Tag: PMAN
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Ruggedman, others arraigned over $130,000 theft; Sunny Neji, Zakky Azzay ‘at large’
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman alongside three others, on Friday was arraigned at Yaba Magistrate Court 1, Lagos over allegations of burglary, conspiracy, and theft of $130,000 from the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) national secretariat in Lekki.
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Our musicians make me proud as a Nigerian – By Francis Ewherido
I am not a music addict, fan or follower. I stopped paying serious attention to music since 1997 after my priorities changed. Before then, I followed music trends bumper-to-bumper. I grew up in Ughelli, Ozoro and later Effurun-Warri, Delta State, listening to Fela, Sunny Okosun, Bobby Benson, Rex Lawson, Tony Grey, Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey,…
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At 70, I don’t have sex again – Charly Boy
Veteran musician and activist, Charly Boy who recently clocked 70 has stated that at his age he doesn’t have sex again. In his words:‘’At 70 I don’t have sex again, my hard-on is not as strong as before. Note that my manhood is still working but I have lost interest in sex. For example…
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Grudges among musicians not healthy for music industry — PMAN President
Voombalistic Uncle P, National President, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), says grudges among Nigerian musicians is not healthy for the music industry. Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is an umbrella organisation that guide, protect and promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria. Dr Obi Okwudili Casmir, popularly known as Voombalistic Uncle P, who…
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Adams Oshiomole is a faggot in government-PMAN President
Pretty Okafor, PMAN President has condemned the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, over a statement he made about Nigerian entertainers saying they are not fit to be in government. In his reaction, Pretty Okafor described the politician as a ‘ritualist, viagra drinking faggot’. Okafor wrote on Facebook:”We can no longer entertain…
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Ex-PMAN president docked for alleged fraud
Bolaji Rosiji, a former President, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), on Monday appeared in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos charged with defrauding a financial institution of N22 million. Mr Rosiji is facing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on stealing, obtaining money under false pretences, issuing of dud cheque, obstruction of…
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Telcos are stealing from Nigerian entertainers-PMAN President, Pretty Okafor
Pretty Okafor, President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, has released a statement detailing how leading telecommunications companies defraud Nigerian entertainers. He expressed his surprise at how these telco brands have over the years illegally diverted proceeds meant for Nigerian entertainers who are not aware of their rights Read the statement made available…
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Many Nigerian musicians cannot play music instruments – Prince Umukoro
Veteran songwriter and musician who was a PMAN copyright council member, Prince Umukoro aka Kabalistic has taken a swipe at Nigerian musicians, saying they have become lazy, thanks to the introduction of digital recording to the industry and cannot play music instruments. Umukoro who has just released a new single titled ‘A Brighter Day’…
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PMAN detaches members from anti-Igbo song
The national leadership of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has criticized and detached itself and its members from the anti-Igbo song circulating in Northern Nigeria. It said its disapproval of the song was out of concern for national peace and stability. In a statement jointly signed by the PMAN President,…