Entertainment
Mohbad is not our member, his royalties issues can’t be addressed, says PMAN
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The President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Pretty Okafor, has stated that Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, was not a member of the association.
As a result, the process of managing royalties for his music would pose a challenge for the association.
Okafor disclosed this on Wednesday when he appeared before a House of Representatives Committee on Justice investigating the death of Mohbad in controversial circumstances.
BODEX BLOG had reported that the 27-year-old singer died on September 12, 2023, and since then, videos of alleged harassment and intimidation by his former record label, had gone viral.
Addressing members of the committee, Okafor lamented the failure of new singers to join PMAN, adding that the benefits of membership are huge, including resolving contractual issues between musicians and record labels.
He said, “We engage the Music Managers Association of Nigeria. We engage the record label association of Nigeria, and we also engage the artistes. That is why it is difficult to manage the crisis that has erupted now.
“Some of them believe that PMAN is archaic. Some of them believe that it is only for old people. Some of them, the record labels manipulate their psyche not to make them stay under the authority of PMAN. That is why this kind of crisis has emerged.
“So, if we reach out to the record label association, they will need to reach out to their artistes. They must be member of PMAN so that we can protect their interests and also protect the interest of the record label owners because they are supposed to get certification from PMAN.”
He continued, “The structure has been that the record label association and record label owners must be registered members of the union so that they can be monitored and guided.
“We have a lot of people under PMAN including Tuface, MI, Banky W, and so on. They all belong to the association. But the younger ones or maybe their managers and record labels are not passing positive messages to them. That is why it was difficult for them to join the union.
“So when this crisis started, I personally wanted to interfere, but I could not. That is the main reason for being a PMAN member.”
On his part, the lawyer for the late Mohbad, Selzing Zingfa, said the late singer had issues with his former record label, Marlian Records, which are yet to be resolved.
He said, “Mohbad and the Marlian Records had some arrangements which I cannot term as a record label agreement and this is subject to litigation currently. While he worked with them in some sense, he released an Extended Play and a number of singles. Now those songs are subjects of litigation which he was in court for prior to his demise.
“Subsequently, sometime in October last year, he set up his own label, Imolenization Limited, and he released an EP and he received the revenue directly to himself because he was the sole owner of the company. So on the EP which is called blessed, it is fully secured.
“What we have been trying to retrieve prior to his demise and currently are the EP and singles. Those are still being controlled by the Marlian Records and distributed through their distributors. That is what we have been in court trying to resolve until now, up until his demise and we are still in court for that.”
Chairman of the Committee, Olumide Osoba, reiterated the resolve of the Committee to ensure that issues about Mohbad’s royalties are resolved.
Entertainment
Adetshina addresses identity theft claim, says she earned Miss Universe Nigeria win
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Chidimma Adetshina, the recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has finally addressed the claims of identity theft in South Africa.
Chidimma was born in 2001 in Soweto at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Her father is of Igbo descent while some reports said her mother is a Mozambican who had become a naturalized citizen of South Africa.
The model sparked controversy during this year’s Miss South Africa pageant due to her nationality.
This led to a surge of criticism on social media, particularly from South Africans. Chidimma would later withdraw from the Miss South Africa contest.
Her withdrawal came after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for South Africa alleged that preliminary evidence suggests Chidimma’s mother may have committed fraud and identity theft.
Speaking on the matter in an Arise TV interview, the 23-year-old denied any wrongdoing, saying “I didn’t steal anyone’s identity”.
The young woman, however, declined to elaborate, citing ongoing investigations and concerns about potential contradictions.
“I did not steal anyone’s identity. Obviously I am still waiting on the conclusion of the whole case and matter, then moving forward, I will know exactly what to say,” she said.
“Because I feel like now if I say something and something comes out tomorrow, it could be like but you said this then something else. I am just avoiding all those two things contradicting one another.”
On August 14, the model accepted the invitation to participate in this year’s Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. She was recently crowned winner of the pageant.
Speaking on her victory, Chidimma also dismissed insinuations that she won the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant “out of pity”.
She argued that she went through the same rigorous experience as all contestants, adding that “I worked hard to earn my title”.
“A lot of people felt like it was a pity win and I do not think so. I feel like I really worked hard. Coming from the SA journey, we spent 10 weeks in camp,” she said.
“It might have been a slight difference but I feel like, if we have to look at the journey that we have all been through, I feel like I had the same experience that they did.”
Entertainment
Yemi Shodimu fumes after buying petrol at N1k per litre
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Yemi Shodimu, the ace actor, has expressed frustration over the ongoing petrol scarcity and price hike in Nigeria.
In a video shared on TikTok, Shodimu sang a re-composed song, thanking God for being able to buy 30 litres of petrol at N30,000.
The actor also asked if Nigerians are okay with the situation.
“I thank God I was able to buy fuel. I thank God I was able to get fuel. N30, 000 for 30 litres,” he sings.
“Are we seriously okay?”
Shodimu’s outburst follows the significant increase in petrol prices after President Bola Tinubu scrapped subsidies in 2023.
The official pump price had previously been N600/litre while the landing cost exceeded N1,200.
Entertainment
Skales calls out Green Africa Airline over N15 million loss due to flight cancellation
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Nigerian singer Skales lost ₦15 million after his flight to Akure was canceled due to the pilot’s illness.
Skales shared his frustration in a video, criticizing the airline, Green Africa, for last-minute communication and poor service. His experience highlights ongoing concerns about airline reliability in Nigeria.
Singer Skales expressed his frustration after an Akure-bound flight was canceled due to the pilot’s illness. In a video shared on social media, Skales confronted airline officials, revealing that the cancellation caused him to lose ₦15 million from a deal.
He criticized the airline, Green Africa, for poor communication and disrespect, questioning why they waited until the last minute to inform passengers of the issue.
Skales emphasized the financial loss, stating he had been paid ₦15 million for the event he was meant to attend. His outburst reflects growing dissatisfaction with airline services in Nigeria.
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