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Monday, 22 July 2013

COSON Board Declares War On Copyright Royalty Defaulters

The full Board of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), the nation’s sole approved collective management organization for musical works and sound recordings held a strategic meeting on Tuesday, July 16 in Lagos at which several critical decisions were taken.

Rising from the meeting which took place at the Board room of the society in Opebi, Ikeja, a key member of the Board, Mr. Efe Omorogbe said, “we reviewed the compliance level with respect to music copyright royalty payments in Nigeria and came to the conclusion that while there are several users who have shown that they want to play by the rules, there are those who are playing games. They erroneously believe that they can conspire, delay and successfully confront COSON and continue the era of free music. They are badly mistaken and clearly do not understand the passion, total determination and zeal that drives the work of COSON.”

Mr. Omorogbe, CEO of Nowmuzik and manager of several top Nigerian artistes such as 2Face Idibia, J. Martins, Sheyi Shay, Tunde & Wunmi Obe, Sunny Neji, etc., went on to say, “those who are ready to work with COSON will find out that we are very reasonable and friendly. I however assure those who want a fight that they will badly regret the day they decided to engage COSON in a fight.”

Another member of the Board, Hon John Ewelukwa Udegbunam, National President, Music Label Owners & Recording Industries Association of Nigeria (MORAN) said “the Board has instructed that we immediately begin a nationwide mobilization of the members and supporters of COSON for a historic show down with those who have shown no respect for the law and the rights of musicians and investors in the music industry. If they think we are joking, they will be shocked. We will implement the directive of the Board to the letter. There will be no retreat and no surrender.”

Speaking after the meeting, star artiste and COSON Board member, Azeezat Allen said, ‘the Board identified some in the broadcast industry who believe that they can employ divide and rule tactics and break the unity of the music industry. They obviously do not understand that this is a revolution. COSON has revealed to Nigerian musicians what is possible. The rapid growth of COSON has shown that we can successfully run a positive, professional, transparent and accountable organization in our industry. I know some musicians who have received over a million naira each as royalty from COSON in the last six months. Before COSON, they were getting nothing. This is therefore personal. Nobody wants to go back to the days of old. Those who may have decided to fight COSON surely miscalculated.”

At the meeting, the Board thanked the thousands of Nigerians and persons from other lands who participated in the historic events of the COSON Week. The society’s Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji, General Manager, Mr. Chinedu Chukwuji and Chairman of the Board of the COSON Music Foundation, Evangelist (Dr.) Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi were commended for the exemplary leadership that successfully drove the seven historic events. The Board also singled out for special commendation, the Nigerian media and the many partners of COSON who successfully made COSON Week talk of the nation. It was also decided that arrangements be made to widely broadcast some of the events so that those who may have missed them can enjoy the thrills and frills of the unforgettable COSON Week.

Amongst the several other decisions taken by the Board was the convocation of one day digital licensing summit under the banner of the Nigerian Music Industry Coalition to critically assess the digital exploitations of musical works and sound recordings in Nigeria.

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa shares her thoughts on the child bride issue

Mrs Abike Dabiri is a former broadcaster and now a member of the Nigeria Federal House of Reps representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State.

Tonto Dikeh replies Iyanya

When asked who he would have dinner with, die for and dust off on Rubbing Minds yesterday, singer Iyanya said he would have dinner with Genevieve, die for Yvonne Nelson and dust off Tonto Dikeh. Trust Tonto Dikeh to reply...but she went easy on Iyanya, only writing 'Nigga sounds pained'. Guess she still has a soft spot for him..:-)

See the video where Iyanya made the comment after the cut...

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Is Nigeria The Most Stressful Country In The World? According To Bloomberg, Yes

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Nigeria is pretty stressful. We all know that, and those of us that live there have to deal with daily stresses that wouldn’t exist in other parts of the world at all.
Bloomberg scored 74 countries around the world for their “stressed-out” factor, and has seen Nigeria coming up at the top, followed by South Africa & El Salvador. Mongolia & Guatemala wrap up the top 5.
At the bottom of the list is Norway, listed at the least stressful country with Luxemburg, Switzerland, Sweden & Australia rounding up the top 5 least stressful countries in the world.
The United States ranked at 54th, and the UK at 51.
See full chart below:
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The question now is, do you believe Nigeria is the most stressful country in the world? Do you agree with Bloomberg’s rankings?
Nigeria is pretty stressful, but I’m sure there’s worse, but we’ll let you decide. Let’s discuss.

Anna Ebiere Banner (Miss Bayelsa) Wins Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, MBGN 2013


The pageants in done, and we now have a new Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria this year.
The 26th edition of the beauty pageant took place in Yenogoa, Bayelsa tonight the 20th of July, 2013 and Anna Ebiere Banner representing Bayelsa State was crowned the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria – MBGN 2013. She is the most beautiful girl in Nigeria and with this win, will represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant in Jakarta, Indonesia later this year.
At 18 years of age, she will be one of the youngest winners of the MBGN crown. The winner of MBGN 2012 Isabella Ayuk presented her with the crown.
The top 5 finalists along with Anna Ebiere were Miss Imo (Stephanie Okwu) as first runner up, Miss Adamawa (Powede Lawrence) as second runner up, Miss Kaduna(Enoma Agboniko) as third runner up & Miss Abuja (Melissa Devidal) as fourth runner up. The first runner up, Miss Imo (Stephanie Okwu) will be representing Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant.
Other winners include, Miss Photogenic – Miss Kano, Miss Amity – Miss Bayelsa, Miss Charismatic – Tomilayo Salami (Miss Kwara) & Best Traditional Costume – Miss Bayelsa.
Big Congrats Anna Ebiere, the MBGN 2013 winner! The Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2013 winner.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde arrives in Bayelsa for MBGN 2013 Finale | Check Out her Look

OMOTOLA stylishly land in Bayelsa for MBGN 2013.
This evening, one lucky girl will be crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria for 2013 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa.
We hear lots of celebrities will grace the red carpet and one of the many is Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. The 35 year old movie star who is among the panel of judges, made a stylish touch down to the South-South city.
She arrived in a pretty multi-coloured blouse, black leggings and Christian Louboutin pumps. Trying to go incognito by hiding her smouldering eyes under dark shades,  she styled her outfit with a silver necklace, a Hermes belt and red bag.
Tres chic, right? Let us know what you think about the look.

Goodluck Jonathan commissions police estate in Lagos


Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, July 19, commission the police estate at Idimu area in Lagos, south-west Nigeria.
The event, which was attended by the incumbent inspector-general of police, Muhammed Abubakar, senator Paulinus Nwagwu, chairman, senate committee on police affairs and his counterpart in the federal house of representatives,Hon Usman Bello Kumo had in attendance other prominent persons.
Mike Okiro, who is now the chairman of the police service commission, who initiated the estate project when he was the inspector-general of police, was visibly elated has the police estate project was abandoned by two of his successors.
Named: Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Estate, our reporter learnt that a 3-bedroom flat at the estate, which is meant exclusively for members of the Nigeria police force, goes for N8million to Police Officers.
Speaking at the occasion, Jonathan showered encomiums on the police for bringing the Mike Okiro police estate project to reality. He however advised that the standard of the estate should be maintained

Nollywood twins Chidiebere & Chidimma Aneke release new photos,, hot or not?

Chidinma and Chidiebere are simply known in Nollywood as the Aneke Twins. The actresses and movie producers just released some lovely new photos. More pics ...
  

Woolwich murderer Michael Adebolajo attacked & injured in prison


 
Michael Adebolajo, one of the two men who attacked and killed soldier Lee Rigby on May 22nd at Woolwich, has been injured in an attack in the prison where he's being kept, according to reports.

Prison officials said the attack occurred on Wednesday July 17th at HMP Belmarsh prison and Michael is believed to have lost two teeth during the violent incident.

Daily Mail reports that several officers were called in to help after Adebolajo began acting violently, and he was injured during the subsequent melee in the prison’s high-security wing.
The murder suspect received medical treatment in the prison but did not need to go to hospital.

Nigerian student graduates with First Class from UK University

Nigerian student Ihuoma Njoku just graduated with a First Class degree in Computer Sscience from the University of Manchester. Worthy of celebration. Congrats girl!

Swarovski version is just £350 not £1.2m.. Amosu wrote.

It now makes sense. I for talk since. Who gives away a £1.2m bottle of champagne or anything for that matter...just like that? Luxury designer Alexander Amosu has cleared the confusion. He took to his instagram page to explain that there's a Swarovski diamond edition of his Taste of Diamond champagne. The diamond encrusted bottle is worth £1.2m, while the Swarovski version is just £350. 

This is probably the version Don Jazzy and Peter Okoye got. Una come dey gawk since. Hisss.! :-) He reacted to the Daily Mail article about the price of the champagne. more after cut..


"Wow!!! Seems the media has taking my instagram & changed it to their own. Swarovski diamond edition as stated in my instagram is £350 not £1.2m" Amosu wrote

The list of the Senators who voted marriage for underage girls

Support the #ChildNotBride movement.

Below is the list of the Nigeria Senators who voted for underage marriage in Nigeria...
            
1. Sen. Abdulmumin M. Hassan (Jigawa South West, PDP)
2. Sen. Abdullahi Danladi (Jigawa North West, PDP)
3. Sen. Adamu Abdullahi (Nasarawa West, PDP)
4. Sen. Ahmed Barata (Adamawa South, PDP)
5. Sen. Akinyelure Ayo (Ondo Central, Labour Party)
6. Sen. Alkali Saidu A. (Gombe North, PDP)
7. Sen. Bagudu Abubakar A. (Kebbi Central, PDP)
8. Sen. Dahiru Umaru (Sokoto South, PDP)
9. Sen. Galaudu Isa (Kebbi North, PDP)
10. Sen. Garba Gamawa (Bauchi North, PDP)


12. Sen. Gobir Ibrahim (Sokoto East, PDP)
13. Sen. Gumba Adamu Ibrahim (Bauchi South, PDP)
14. Sen. Hadi Sirika (Katsina North, CPC)
15. Sen. Ibrahim Bukar Abba (Yobe East, ANPP)
16. Sen. Jajere Alkali (Yobe South, ANPP)
17. Sen. Jibrilla Mohammed (Adamawa North, PDP)
18. Sen. Kabiru Gaya (Kano South, ANPP)
19. Sen. Lafiagi Mohammed (Kwara North, PDP)
20. Sen. Lawan Ahmad (Yobe North, ANPP)
21. Sen. Maccido Mohammed (Sokoto North, PDP)
22. Sen. Musa Ibrahim (Niger North, CPC)
23. Sen. Ndume Mohammed Ali (Borno South, PDP)
24. Sen. Sadiq A. Yaradua (Katsina Central, CPC)
25. Sen. Saleh Mohammed (Kaduna Central, CPC)
26. Sen. Tukur Bello (Adamawa Central, PDP)
27. Sen. Ugbesia Odion (Edo Central, PDP)
28. Sen. Umar Abubakar (Taraba Central, PDP)
29. Sen. Usman Abdulaziz (Jigawa North East, PDP)
30. Sen. Ya’au Sahabi (Zamfara North, PDP)
31. Sen. Zannah Ahmed (Borno Central, PDP)....
32. Sen. Ahmad Rufai Sani (Zamfara West, ANPP)
33. Sen. Ahmad Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central, PDP)
34. Sen. Bello Hayatu Gwano (Kano North, PDP)
35. Sen. Ibrahim Abu (Katsina South, CPC)..

Culled from CKN