“The high delegation of the Nigeria music industry which includes a collecting society officials record label owners and publishers was received at the national assembly today to witness a motion to investigate the activities of the Nigerian copyright commission. The delegation’s position is geared towards having a copyright collecting society industry that is free of …
Entrepreneurs and music industry icons Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre (Andre Young), already known as forward-thinking visionaries in music and business, are giving $70 million to USC to create a unique undergraduate experience. The duo’s gift will establish the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation, an …
Over the weekend, Konga.com, Nigeria’s self proclaimed mega e-retail store, took to its social media pages to announce that singer Omawumi Megbele is its new face/brand ambassador. Konga.com describes itself as follows: “We offer an unmatched breadth of items to our customers through the Internet and phone, delivering products to their doorsteps and ensuring first …
Music’s biggest night is right around the corner! On May 18th, 2013 at the Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana, musicians and other industry people, fans and media will gather for the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. For more information, click here. Also check out the full list of nominees for this year’s event below: ARTIST …
British-Nigerian singer/songwriter Seyi Shay returned to Nigeria after touring with Beyonce and appearing on the reality show with her band – From Above called, ‘Breaking From Above’ which aired in 166 countries around the world. Shay also had an album called, ‘Breaking From Above.’ The group split amicably in 2012. In this video clip, the …
Nigeria’s Wizkid, signed to EME Records, unveiled, yesterday, the promotional pictures for his newest music venture Starboy Records. The Nigerian superstar and Ladybrille Man of the Month for August 2011 has already signed two new acts to his label: Producer Maleek Berry and producers Legendury Beatz. Congratulations to Wizkid. Click the link above to revisit …