Our Story
Orinlabí is more than a music distributor. It is a complete artist growth ecosystem designed to empower independent African creators to release globally, earn fairly, and own their legacy.
A Ralph Lawal Group Company
The Company
Orinlabí was founded by Ralph Lawal with a clear vision: to build the infrastructure that African artists deserve — one that values their art, protects their ownership, and amplifies their voice to the world.
The African music industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Yet independent artists across the continent have long faced barriers to global distribution — complex systems, opaque royalty structures, and platforms not built with their needs in mind.
Orinlabí changes that. With our global distribution network and a full suite of artist services, we are building the platform that will power the next generation of African musical talent.
A Message From The Founder
“I built Orinlabí because I believe African music is a global force that deserves global infrastructure. Too many talented artists are releasing music without the tools, support, or knowledge to build a sustainable career from it.
Orinlabí is my answer to that problem. It is a platform where artists can distribute their music worldwide, receive real marketing support, and grow their careers — while keeping every right to the music they create.
This is just the beginning. We are building something that will define how African music reaches the world for generations to come.”
Ralph Lawal
Founder & CEO, Orinlabí · Ralph Lawal Group
To become the world's leading African-owned music distribution and artist services platform — the infrastructure that powers African music globally and builds generational wealth for African creators.
To help independent African artists release music globally while maintaining full ownership of their work — providing distribution, marketing, development, and royalty management under one roof.
What We Stand For
Every decision we make starts with what is best for the artist. Your success is our success.
We believe artists should own their masters. We never take your rights.
We think globally while understanding the African context deeply.
We build a community of artists who support and inspire each other.
We use technology to democratize access to music industry tools.
Clear royalty reporting. No hidden fees. No surprises.
The Roadmap
Launch website and onboard artists. Begin distribution operations.
Artist dashboard with release tracking, royalty visibility, and reports.
Full royalty portal with payment processing and detailed analytics.
Publishing services and sync licensing for African creators.
Complete independent distribution infrastructure owned by Orinlabí.
Be part of the platform that is rewriting the rules for African artists worldwide.