You walk into the lobby of a Five Star Hotel, and you are met with more than just marble floors and discreetly attentive staff. There is a mood, a quiet hum of life, and often, in the background, the unmistakable sounds of Nigerian Afrobeats or smooth international jazz. The music feels like part of the décor, as essential as the chandeliers and the fresh lilies on the reception desk.

But here is a question that most guests never pause to ask: who gave the hotel permission to play that music?

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