Victoria Oakley: IFPI chief says piracy, AI threaten growth of Kenya's music industry [Courtesy]

When Victoria Oakley speaks about the future of music, she is not talking about celebrity culture or chart-topping hits.

She is talking about copyright, technology, investment and the policies that determine whether artists are fairly paid for their work.

As the Chief Executive Officer of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the global body representing the recorded music industry, Oakley sits at the centre of conversations shaping the future of music worldwide.

IFPI represents the world's leading record companies, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, alongside more than 8,000 independent labels in over 70 countries.