ZAMBIAN PUBLISHER Prince Sumper is one of the few songwriting singers who has gone beyond working on his own voice and writing to self taught distribution, intellectual property and exploration to become a publisher for others. Introduced to the research by a young lady who remains anonymous in her own input, it was not difficult to see why she wanted this voice heard too. Prince has very strong views about what is going on with the music and IP in Zambia, how organisations are coping with the ecosystem as well as using his own life experience to explain how he has come to his conclusions. Learning different aspects of the industry by trial and error, he does not paper over flaws he spots whether his own or those of others. He feels he has knowledge to share that would be invaluable, all methodically worked out and evidenced using mathematics to work out how licensing and publishing could make all the difference in Zambia. From a difficult childhood to a chance meeting with Kenyan diplomats, he speaks of Tanzania's IP, France's support for creativity, his Zuk influence and how a Congolese songwriter changed his direction from earlier hip hop exploits. From making the best of an Australian invitation to his artist consultations, he expresses himself freely and provides the examples from local and international scenarios to give his honest opinion and what it means for a boy raised in a village to make his way across the world through the use of his skills. Prince does not hold back on what he has to say about both the problems and potential he sees in Zambia. For those who have watched the National Arts Council presentations, this is a viewpoint from the polar opposite from someone who believes the system is dead and organisations are failing but does not stop working towards his visions. Be a fly on the wall and hear another viewpoint. Agree or disagree and cherish speaking freely. SPECIAL REQUEST Prince would like anyone who wishes to support him to do so through looking him up and buying his music from any major music platform. Links will be supplied here and on the main website. Please note there will be a change in audio in the last minute due to shifting Zoom access from phone to a temp camera's audio. It has been included to preserve context.