COSON/BON/IBAN Officially Sign Music Copyright Agreement

History was made on May 21 when COSON, IBAN and BON officially ended their feud and signed a music copyright agreement. The feuding parties reached an amicable agreement after the intervention of the NCC and NBC who formed a joint committee with all the parties involved.

Both parties were duely represented; for the board of COSON Mr. Joel Ajayi, Hon John Ewelukwa Udegbunam, Alhaji Sikiru Agboola and General Manager, Mr. Chinedu Chukwuji, while on the Broadcast arm was National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Emeka Mba; Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission, Mr. Afam Ezekude; Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Abubakar Jijiwa who is also Chairman of the 400 member Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria.

Other stakeholders at the meeting were Ms. Julie Coker; Hon H.A.B. Fasinro of Smooth FM; Mr Larry Izamoje of Brila FM; Mr. Deji Awokoya of Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM; Ms. Evita Mousalli of Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Naija Info FM, Mr. Adetunji Majeed of NTA, Lagbaja,  Ras Kimono,  Azzezat, Daddy Fresh, KSB, Edi Lawani, Efe Omorogbe and Patrick Doyle

The signing ceremony signals a paradigm shift in the Nigerian music industry and it was held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

Righteousman and Rocksteady on set of Saturday Nite

Rocksteady, Thecla Wilkie and Righteousman on set

Saturday Nite is anchored by Thecla Wilkie. This particular edition will air on Saturday, May 24 at 11.30 on all NTA stations.

2FACE IDIBIA's MILLION VOICES FOR PEACE (MVP) PRESENTS "BREAK THE SILENCE".

In a timely response to the global call for the release of the abducted Chibok girls and the restoration of peace in Nigeria, galaxy of stars under the umbrella of 2face Idibia's Million Voices for Peace (MVP) project have recorded a song to articulate their call for peace and unity and raise funds to support the work of the Nigerian Red Cross.

MVP on this song features 2face Idibia, Precision Productions (Trinidad & Tobago), Samini (Ghana), K-Slim, PKD, Squadee (Ghana), Spyke, Sound Sultan, Essence, Righteousman, Jo El, Ferre Galo (DRC) and Machel Montano (Trinidad & Tobago).

Idibia, speaking from France stated thus: "The call for the safe return of the Chibok Girls and real work towards peace building must be sustained. This is just another step in the journey towards the promotion of peace and unity in our nation and the world."

According to Efe Omorogbe of Now Muzik/Hypertek Digital/960 MG, coordinator of the project, this is coming at a very crucial time when the reality of the situation has hit everyone really hard. This wonderful group of patriots, supported by their brothers from the sub continent and the Caribbean have done one better than tweet and shout. We believe the message will reach the people and that proceeds from sale will help the work of the Red Cross. We also intend to help mobilize volunteers to turn up and assist the Red Cross and NEMA in their humanitarian efforts.

We sincerely thank the artistes for their contribution and also acknowledge the invaluable support Mamadie Kobele Keita, Winnie Kigara, Kasey Phillips, Keke Ogungbe, Pamela Braid, Leslie Quaynor, Sola Animashaun, Emma Eboigbe, Justin Ukaegbu and the team at Now Muzik, Hypertek Digital/960 Music Group and the 2face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation.

RIGHTEOUSMAN RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NO! IN CONJUNCTION WITH NOW MUZIK.

Tongues of Unity Records’ artist, Righteousman, debuts the video of his single, “No!” in partnership with Now Muzik. The video of the single which is off an unreleased project to be titled “Save Nigeria”, was shot in various locations within Lagos and features a host of cameo appearances from some of the biggest names within the music industry, both past and present. Some of the cameo appearances featured in the video include, 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Mode 9,Orits Wiliki, Ade Bantu, Dele Taiwo, African China Daddy Showkey, Sunny Nneji, Ras Kimono, and Buchi. Other cameos include, DJ Tee, Lord of Ajasa, Felix Duke, Frank De Nero, Black Face, Terry G, Elajoe, Obiwon, Osita Iheme, K Slim, Romeo and more.

With the recent spate of violence caused by religious insurgents, political turmoil, and corruption in all facets of our existence, the release of the video for the single NO! could not have been scheduled for a more appropriate time than this. The song is conscious as it echoes the frustration of the average Nigerian as we watch our country being edged towards anarchy with no decisive intervention coming from our leaders.

Righteousman is a music artist whose genre of expression tends towards reggae. He is signed to Tongues of Unity Entertainment Company that has entered into a joint venture with Now Muzik to proffer label/management solution services on his project.

Now Muzik is Nigeria's premiere 360 degrees entertainment solutions company with primary focus on music. At Now Muzik, we partner with our clients to device and execute the strategies to earn the little results that snowball into major brand marketing strides, thriving careers and sustained market leadership position. Subsidiaries of the company include Now Muzik Recordings, Now Muzik Management, Buckwyld Media, Scriptorial PR and NM Encore which is the events arm of the company.

Now Muzik has represented some of the industry’s biggest names including Sunny Neji,  Paul Play Dairo, Rugged man, ill Bliss, Obiwon, Niyola, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, Faze, Timi Dakolo, Mr. Raw and many more. The company currently has in its management and/or label roaster top talents like J. Martins, Naeto C, EFA, Tony Oneweek, 2face Idibia, Rocksteady, K Slim, Romeo, Loos Kollectiv and hitmaker/producer J Sleek.

Naeto C joins Now Muzik

Soft spoken rapper, Naeto C has pitched his tent with one of the country’s finest entertainment management company, Now Muzik.

The Efe Omorogbe-managed outfit will manage the soaring career of the co-founder of World Famous Akademy who already has two albums in the market.

Born Naetochukwu Okeoma Chikwe, Naeto C’s first album (U Know My P) released in 2007 established him as a creative artist and producer with blockbuster single Kini Big Deal which was later followed in 2011 by his second album (Super C Season) with other successful singles 10 over 10 and 5 & 6.

The Biology graduate also have to his record other non album singles like I Gentle, Can u do it and Tony Montana (Bad Pass) featuring D’Banj even as his newest singles Finish Work and Limited Edition off his forthcoming album is enjoying massive airplay.

Exuding confidence, Naeto C said, “I believe so much in Now Muzik because of their pedigree. They are a seasoned management outfit, tested and trusted. I know I am in safe hands with them and we would soar higher together.”

2face, Tony Oneweek, Romeo, Rocksteady and K-Slim are some of the other artistes with Now Muzik Entertainment services.

Abducted girls: What 2face has to say

  "Over 230 girls still missing in my country. 2 weeks of confusion,pain and failure. As a father I imagine a tiny bit of the nightmare their parents are going through. We pray 4 their return but Prayer without work is zero. Our govt and security agencies pls step up."