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Have you paid your taxes, TAMPPAN President, Dele Odule asked members

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They don’t only act, they also support governments in both Federal and State levels to see to the well being of citizens. During the just concluded TAMPPAN meeting, the President Dele Odule pleaded with members to pay their taxes because they are role models and should lead by an example. 

The Theater Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN) President,  Omo’ba Dele Odule has appealed to his association members and all entertainers in the country to assist both the federal and state government by paying their taxes in order to achieve their aims and goals of making Nigeria a better country. 

Odule made this appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State recently during the meeting with members of the association’s Central Working Committee and National Executive Council. 
The TAMPPAN leader noted that  by paying taxes at the appropriate time will help the government in putting in place infrastructural development that will uplift people’s lives. 

“We have to see to it that all our  members are law abiding and good citizens of the country because we are the mirror of the society. I’ll enjoin all TAMPPAN members to pay their taxes according to their incomes,” Odule pleaded. 

The close door meeting, which lasted for about six hours, had all the association’ state chapters Governors and National Officers in attendance. 
At the meeting, Odule gave an appraisal of the year 2015 which he said was good for members and the industry as a whole. While soliciting for their support and commitment, he enjoined them to brace up for year 2016 because they have much work to be done. 

Among other far-reaching decisions taken at the meeting is the decision that all producers under TAMPPAN must at all times sign an agreement with any marketing organisation buying outright or distributing their films. 
He said the signed agreement will help the Association in addressing issues wherever the producer or the marketer defaulted. 

The president said henceforth any member without the association’s identity card should not be allowed into any TAMPPAN meeting venue be it at the local, state or national level.

*You better pay your taxes and also, obtain your membership cards before them dis-association you. Lol

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Davido kicks as producer Napji calls him out over unpaid royalties

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Davido, the Nigerian singer, has reacted to a claim by Napji, the music producer, that he has yet to complete his payment for “royalties and publishing”.

In an X post on Tuesday, the producer claimed the singer has yet to pay him fully for producing three songs off his 2020 album ‘A Better Time’.

Napji, who claimed to have produced ‘Fem’, ‘Jowo’, and ‘Sunlight’, added that he would release more details soon.

“I am Napji, producer behind Fem, Jowo and sunlight on @davido album (A better time) which was released 13th November 2020,” he wrote.

“I was paid an advance of 500 thousand naira for each of the songs. I will be releasing more information as I seek to collect my royalties & publishing.”

In his reaction, Davido, who neither denied nor confirmed the claim, hurled insults at Napji.

The Afrobeats star had faced similar accusations in the past.

In August 2023, Alabi Adetutu, the Nigerian model, accused Davido of owing her for her role in ‘Wonder Woman’ visuals.

In 2022, Dammy Krane, the singer, also called out Davido to pay him for his contribution to the hit song ‘Pere’.

Krane said despite co-writing the 2017 hit song — which featured Rae Sremmurd and rapper Young Thug — “Davido is yet to pay my outstanding fee”.

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Tyla praises Tems for opening door of global recognition for female artistes in Africa

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Tyla, the South African singer, says Tems, the Nigerian songstress, paved the way for global recognition of female African artistes.

The music stars recently joined forces on ‘No.1’, a song off Tyla’s self titled album.

In a recent interview on Kiss Fresh FM, Tyla described Tems as an “amazing” singer who opened doors for African female artistes globally.

She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with her.

“Amazing. Tems is so talented. She is literally a force. I am so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us,” she said.

“We made such a beautiful song with such a beautiful message. It is a song for the girls and it is made by the girls.”

In 2023, Tyla revealed Tems inspires her as an African artiste.

In response, Tems graciously accepted the accolades, and expressed confidence that Tyla is similarly empowering young South African girls through her music.

“Man, it is an honour, I am very very, 100% sure that she’s inspiring many many many many South African babe, many girls around the world as well”, she said.

Both artistes have continued to enjoy fame globally for their talents.

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Music producer Dr Roy calls out Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt (Video)

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A Nigerian music producer identified as Dr Roy in a video breaks into tears as he narrates his ordeal while working with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.

The middle-aged Nigerian music producer tearfully calls out gospel singer Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt.

Dr Roy made this call out while featuring as a guest on the audio-visual podcast “The Honest Bunch: hosted by media personality Nedu and co-podcasters.

According to Dr Roy, he used to work with gospel singer Mercy Chiwno till 5 am then wake up by 7 am everyday in a back to back manner.

Speaking further, Dr Roy asserts that he produced, Excess Love, Omekannaya, Regular, Receive it and more for Mercy Chinwo and she never paid him.

Dr Roy further breaks into tears while on the podcast as he stressed that he was working hard while with Mercy Chinwo thinking he would make millions to feed his family but she left her with nothing but unpaid debt.

He noted that there was a time he informed Mercy Chinwo that his father had a stroke and she should assist him but she responded by saying “Make I no worry, he would be fine.”

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