The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has dragged Multichoice Nigeria Limited to the Federal High Court over the alleged continuous violation of its copyright. In a recent chat with MCSN and its board, the collective society announced that it has reluctantly taken some users of music to court to demand payment of royalties The Chairman of the Board, Orits …

There is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious. The film, A Tribe Called Juda, fits into this scenario perfectly. When the news of the blockbuster movie broke last December, the whole country was excited especially as cinema houses trembled and …

Renowned Senegalese-American singer, Akon has claimed that he has never consumed alcohol or smoked throughout his life. As he prepares for his inaugural European tour in April, he emphasized that his focus on health and fitness Guides his overall preparation. He further noted that the only thing he indulges in while travelling is candy. Speaking with The Sun newspapers Bizarre column, …

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama (popularly known as Shallipopi) has revealed that he is scared of falling in love because of the fragile nature of his heart. The ‘Oba Pluto’ crooner said he developed a fragile heart after a lover broke his heart. Speaking in the latest episode of The Receipts Podcast, Shallipopi said: “I’m a lover of love but I …

February has traditionally been recognised as the month of love, highlighted by Valentine’s Day on the 14th. It’s commonly associated with expressions of love and affection, particularly romantic love. People often exchange gifts such as chocolates, flowers, and cards, with their loved ones on this day. It has its origins in both Christian and ancient Roman traditions, but today it …

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has been named the Director for Investments Business Development by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). She shared the announcement of her appointment on her Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rita Dominic-Anosike (@ritadominic) In her social media post, the actress expressed her gratitude for the new role using heart and …

Nigeria’s giants of filmmaking gathered last Wednesday at the world class GAC Motor G-Style Showroom to celebrate the monumental success of Funke Akindele’s latest film, A Tribe called Judah. GAC Motor Nigeria, leading automobile brand, partnered with Filmone, Nigeria’s biggest film distribution business, for this exclusive event aptly titled, ‘A Toast to Funke Akindele’; with top Nollywood actors and industry …

In line with its commitment to finding further lasting solutions to critical challenges in the music industry, all is set as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Music Business Summit in partnership with the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Record Label Proprietors Initiative (RELPI), Association of Music Artist Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN) and Music Publishers Association of Nigeria …

Smooth Promotions, producers of the Headies award, has announced the return of the music awards ceremony to Nigeria. The news is coming after the awards ceremony held twice – 2022, 2023 – in Los Angeles. Many Nigerians had called for the return of the award event to Nigeria, after Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Asake, and Ayra Starr lost out in …

The family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has denied sending death threats to his wife Wunmi Aloba. Wunmi had raised the alarm on Tuesday that her father-in-law’s people have vowed to kill her and her son, lamenting that out of fear, she has left her house to seek safety. Reacting to Wunmi‘s allegation, the law firm …