Tony Okoroji, the Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria on Tuesday attributed its development and success to the resilience of Nigerian musicians.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that deceased was buried at the Atan cemetery, Yaba, Lagos in a very solemn mood.
The iconic music legend reportedly died on Sunday at Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Okoroji said: “I am still one of the board members of COSON and I will dedicate myself to the continuous development of the society.
The track, which was released under Okoroji’s music label, TOPS Record, was first aired on Lagos-based radio station, Beat FM 99, to usher in the New Year
Okoroji told newsmen in Lagos that his label would soon rock the music industry with a group of outstanding young Nigerian talents
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State in the just concluded elections, said: “Do we understand
what it means to change? It means allowing the President-elect to do things properly . . . Asking to be appointed because you qualify, and
not because you contributed to the victory. That is change. . . The change is for all Nigerians and if we do not change, then God help
us.”
Available information reaching The Eagle Online revealed that a meeting between COSON and its members will take place on December 16 at the Oranmiyan Hall of Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, after which the distribution of royalties will begin
The Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission, Emeka Mba, and Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Afam Ezekude, as well as the Chairman of COSON, Tony Okoroji, witnessed the signing of agreement.
Mba commended Okoroji’s doggedness and commitment to promoting intellectual property rights in the Nigerian creative industry
They gave this commendation on Wednesday at the 4th Annual General Meeting of COSON held at the Eko FM Multi-Purpose Hall, Ikeja, Lago
The former musician added that the negotiations were being moderated by the National Broadcasting Commission and the Nigeria Copyright Commission
Addressing members of the COSON management at a meeting during the week, Chief Okoroji said: “We understand the historic nature of the ongoing negotiations
Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, Patrick Doyle, Femi Lasode, Edi Lawani and Grand Master Lee also won awards for their contributions to Nigerian Art
From the look of things, as observed by The Eagle Online, Mayo seems to be taking issues in a gentleman’s manner but for Okoroji, let the fight go on might be his slogan