PMAN congratulates MCSN over License renewal
By Dayo Badmus
The Performing Musicians’ Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has sent a congratulatory message to the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) on the renewal of its CMO License.
The message dated 20th January, 2021 and signed by PMAN President, Pretty Okafor and the Vice President Sunny Nneji on behalf of the entire 36 states’ chapters and FCT reads in part:
“This is a welcome development, coming at a time when Musicians have not been collecting their due Royalties for the performance of their musical works on broadcasting and digital platforms, including royalties from telecommunications companies, who are by far the biggest earners in the music industry.
“The National working committee of PMAN pledges its full support to MCSN in its drive to administer royalty collection and distribution to Right Owners and Performers as PMAN shall also be working in close collaboration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and other Government Ministries and Agencies to ensure that the relevant laws are complied with and effectively enforced.”
