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Kenechukwu Obinna Ofochebe is a project researcher and PhD research fellow in music business and digitalization at University of Agder, Norway. He has years of work experiences and trainings in project quality management of vision healthcare, community empowerment programs, music technology advancements and disruptions, cultural exchanges, administration, and coordination. His current research focuses on digital changes in the music industry and service adoption of digital innovation and its effects on the emerging economies markets.
Kenechukwu has educational backgrounds in Music Business and Management (MA University of Agder, Norway), Global Development and Planning (MSc University of Agder, Norway) and Business Administration (BSc Anambra State University, Nigeria). He has passion for sustainable economic development, transparency and music technology.
Research
- Digital innovation, music technology advancements and disruptions
- Traditional models vs New digital business models
- Digital music creation, distribution mechanisms and cashflows
- Copyrights
- Structure in Emerging economies vs Advanced economies
- Artists management
Selected publications
Langeggen, I. & Ofochebe, K. (2022). Visual impairments amongst preschool and school attendees: A scoping review of vision school screening in Nigeria and Kenya. African Vision and Eye Health, 81(1), a711. https://doi.org/10.4102/aveh.v81i1.711
Ofochebe, K.O. (2020) The Impact of Music Industry : Digital Innovations on Economic Development – A case study of Nigeria. (Master's thesis). University of Agder, Kristiansand.
Ofochebe, K.O. (2018). Moderating the Effects of Corruption on Community Development through Transparent Governance : A Case Study of Nando and Aguleri Community in Anambra State Nigeria. (Master's Thesis), University of Agder, Kristiansand.
Short biography
Researcher / Project Quality Management – University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). (01/08/2021 - 31/07/2022).
Project Officer and Norec-Participant in Eye Education Foreign Exchanges project – University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) In Partnership with Brien Holden Vision Institute South Africa (BHVI) (01/02/2019 – 14/03/2020).
Project/Administrative Manager at Hope Givers Initiative Nigeria (01/01/2015 – 31/07/2016).