The Performing Musicians’ Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has reacted to the news of the impending repeal and re-enactment of the Copyright Act (Cap. C.28 Law of the Federation of Nigeria) 2004. PMAN’s reaction was based on the apparent speed and secrecy with which the Bill to repeal the Act and re-enact a new one […]
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Finally, The National Industrial Court Unites Pman
The National Industrial Court, Ibadan, has united all the so-called factions of the Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) under the Presidency of Mr. Pretty Okafor. Delivering judgment in a suit brought by Comrade Obi Okwudili Casmir’s (Uncle P) faction of the Association, the National Industrial Court (NIC), presided over by Honourable Justice J. […]
REVOKE COSON’S LICENSE IMMEDIATELY, PMAN TELLS NCC
In its capacity as the trade union responsible for the welfare of musicians in Nigeria, Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has stated its position on the long-drawn COSON crisis. “While Nigerian right holders continue to suffer losses, COSON has deployed myriad tactics in a desperate attempt to dodge the independent audit mandated by […]
PMAN partners NCC on piracy eradication in Nigeria
PMAN President, Pretty Okafor, during a recent courtesy visit to the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC ), discussed with the Director General of NCC, Mr John O. Asein , matters of concern to Right Holders and Musicians in the country, in regards to Piracy of musical works and the disparity of the current Royalty Distribution system […]
German Jazz For The World
Ayoola Sadare Founder Of The Lagos International Jazz Festival & Director Media/Strategy PMAN, was among the 16 participants nominated by the German Federal Foreign Service On Recommendation By Ingo Herbert – Consul General Germany To Nigeria. This Was To Be Part Of The 6 Day ‘Jazz From Germany – Passion, Variety And Quality’ Tour Between […]