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PMAN, NIPOST Seal Music Deal
In a bid to ensure normal and faster distribution of musical works of Nigerian musicians in the country, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and NIPOST have entered into a work agreement tagged Nigeria Music Distribution Network (MDN).
Following the signing of the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) at the Protea Hotel GRA Ikeja recently, there will be a collaboration that will ensure that all musical works (CDs, DVDs, and Cassettes etc) released in Nigeria or imported, pass through a controlled distribution system that will permit accountability, transparency and efficiency.
The JVA signing is the most efficient commercial solution to illegal operations in products of entertainment industry by the most informed and educated opinion on the subject. It was gathered that while Admiral Dele Abiodun signed on behalf of PMAN, Alhaji Ibrahim Mori Baba Danmasin Fakai, the post master general signed on behalf of NIPOST.
The elated president of PMAN, Admiral Abiodun said the kick off of the MDN is a sign that the entertainment industry will be better off in a short while, “the MDN is a scientific model of music distribution, it will help to sanitise the distribution of music in Nigeria. Infact, I’m extremely happy about this because this is one of those things we promised Nigerian musicians when we were coming on board, “Admiral Abiodun said.
He stressed that Nigerian musicians can now concentrate on their works and forget about how it is distributed. Similarly, the post master general, Alhaji Ibrahim who described the signing of the JVA as historic, noted that NIPOST is ready to contribute its own part of the bargain.
It was further gathered that by this agreement, the services and facilities of NIPOST in terms of ware housing, transportation and ICT tracking systems which allow letters and parcels to reach the farthest parts of the country on 24 to 48 hours basis are being conscripted to ensure that music and other commercial works on CD, VCD and DVD reach the markets all over the country simultaneously, from the date of release leaving no vacuum for illegal dealers to fill which is the principal opening that allows pirates to operate.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’