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Sunny Neji Joins Board Of Nigeria’s Musical Copyright Society
Showbiz personality and performing artiste Sunny Neji, has been appointed to the board of Musical Copyright society of Nigeria (MCSN) alongside Fapohunda Asha Gangali and Matthew Ohio.
At its meeting held on March 18, 2021, the MCSN General Council received considered and unanimously approved the nominations of the music impresarios as members of the copyright society’s board of directors.
The appointment of Sunny Neji and Asha Gangali follows agreement with the performing musicians, MCSN’s Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) which provides that the music body would have two seats in the board of MCSN.
On the other hand, the appointment of Matthew Ohio was based on his wide interest and representations in the music industry upon which MCSN would leverage to increase the quality and quantity of its membership and huge repertoire.
While announcing the appointments, the Managing Director (MD) MCSN, Mayo Ayilaran, said it signified the bringing on deck more hands to work for the building of the required structures for the music industry as well as strengthening the capacity of the collective management of copyright in Nigeria. He stated that, “with the partnership of PMAN and MCSN, prosperity for Nigerian music and musicians is assured”.
Reacting to his appointment, Sunny Neji said: “ it is indeed a privilege to serve in this capacity, I promise to do my best to add value to MCSN and indeed the industry at large”.
Gangali, who gladly accepted that appointment promised to work with other directors in line with the goals and visions of MCSN to become the best collective management organisation in Africa and one of the best in the world.
On his part, Matthew Ohio said he felt highly honoured to be appointed as a director of MCSN. “I intend to carry out my duties in the interest of the music industry and its practitioners, applying my knowledge and resources to bring value to MCSN.
However, PMAN President, Pretty Okafor, considers the appointments of the trio as a fresh beginning for the Nigerian music industry. It is a great sign and proof that the partnership between MCSN and PMAN is no fluke, as it would turn the music industry around for good”, he averred.
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.’
