Since December 7, 2017, when it
became apparent for all to see that there is fire on the COSON Mountain, we as
an association have made concerted efforts to gather the facts and not pay
attention to any mud being slung.
Despite the fact that Mr. Efe
Omorogbe is not only a bonifide member, but a founding member of our
association, we decided to adhere to the principles of “Audi Alterem Partem”
(let the other side be heard as well) and give both sides a chance to present
the facts as they see it.
We had a meeting on Tuesday, February
13, 2018 with Chief Tony Okoroji and his team comprising of Director at COSON,
Azeezat Allen, Mr. Tony Allen, the MD of COSON, Mr.
Chinedu Chukwuji, the COSON consultant from Edo state, COSON Head of
New Media, Mr. Tolu Balogun,
while Association of Music Artiste Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN) was represented
by the President, Sijuade Adedokun, PRO Godwin Raphani Omadibi, Ayodeji
Alawemo (member, AMAMN), Mr. Lanre Lawal (member, AMAMN), Benjamin Omesiete
(member, AMAMN) and Mr. Oladehinde Fajana (member, AMAMN).
However, of particular interest, was
the role and seemingly silence of the regulatory body, Nigerian Copyrights
Commission (NCC) in this matter. The regulator has finally spoken and we are
grateful. We implore ALL parties to please adhere to the ruling of the
NCC and allow the proposed probe and forensic audit that the NCC has asked to
be carried out.
As a body, we have resolved to follow
this situation to a legal and logical conclusion and ask all artiste managers,
to join in this agitation. We don’t get paid if our clients don’t get paid, let
us therefore secure the rights and livelihood of our clients. WE ARE ALL
AFFECTED, big or small, known or unknown, international or
local, our rights MUST be protected. We MUST all be involved and make
COSON work.
God bless AMAMN, God bless COSON, God
bless the NCC and God bless Nigeria.
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