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5th AFRIMA submission of songs to end … Artistes advised to submit before Aug. 1 closing date … 2018 entries expected to beat previous records

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The countdown has begun to the August 1, 2018 deadline for submission of
songs and videos to be nominated for the 5th annual All Africa Music
Awards (AFRIMA), the biggest music event in Africa that celebrates and
rewards the music talents of the continent while showcasing the African
cultural heritage to a global audience for a positive narrative.

Organised by the African Union Commission in partnership with the
International Committee of AFRIMA, announced its call for entries for the
2018 edition of the awards on May 25 and thereby opened its online portal-
www.afrima.org to receive songs and videos recorded or produced by African
music professionals either living on the continent or in the diaspora
within the eligibility period of August 1, 2017 to August 1, 2018.

Established and emerging African music stars have been sending in their
songs and videos to compete in the 36 regional and continental award
categories to participate in the process, with the expectation of emerging
nominees that will feature at the culturally resplendent 5th AFRIMA main
awards ceremony scheduled for November 2018. The high level of
participation in the submission by Africa’s music industry is an
indication that the 2018 nomination entries are set to surpass those
received in previous years.

Furthermore, AFRIMA recently saw the introduction of four new award
categories to enable more creative professionals in the music and
entertainment industry participate in the process, giving room for
expansion and inclusiveness. The newly introduced categories are Best
African DJ; Best African Dance/Choreography; Best African Lyricist/Rapper
of the Year and Best African Act in Diaspora.

Speaking on the countdown, AFRIMA Country Director, South Africa, Mr.
Lekunutu Sekobo, advised African artistes yet to enter their works to take
advantage of the few days remaining.

“I would like to urge all musicians, record labels, music producers, music
managers and the recording industry of Africa at large to take full
advantage of the few days remaining before submissions closes on the 1st
of August. I encourage you to submit your crafts or submit on behalf of
your clients in any of the suitable award categories. Africans should
embrace this initiative by AFRIMA and show full cooperation and support.
AFRIMA is the biggest platform where Africans are showing immense
enthusiasm through music and art”.

He further added: “I would also like to call on the Department of Arts and
Culture under Minister Nathi Mthethwa and the Department of Tourism under
Minister Derek Hanekom not excluding corporate South Africans to embrace
and give full support to AFRIMA’s vision for Africa’s Cultures Renaissance
so we can overcome the challenges confronting our continent as former
President Thabo Mbeki championed in his term of office”.

Once the AFRIMA submission portal closes on August 1, the screening and
adjudication process commences on August 7 by the 13-man AFRIMA
International Jury who are experienced and expert African music
professionals charged with the responsibility of painstakingly and
carefully screening, categorising and assessing the works submitted and
determining those entries possessing the merit to be named on the highly
contested AFRIMA Nominees List.

Immediately after the week-long adjudication process, the 2018 AFRIMA
Nominees List will be unveiled and nominated artistes, songs and videos
will then have to slug it out with other regional and continental music
contemporaries and legends to emerge winners of the AFRIMA 23.9 carat gold
plated trophy.

Meanwhile, the Director, Brand Communication, AFRIMA, Ms. Matlou Tsotetsi
has challenged African governments and corporate bodies to throw their
weight behind the advocacy initiative of AFRIMA.
“AFRIMA Main Awards has been held for four years spearheaded by a
coalition of music, production, culture and media professionals. We’ve had
amazing support across the continent, especially from the government of
Nigeria which hosted in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. We are immensely
appreciative of the government of Lagos State in Nigeria and some
corporate organisations from Nigeria and other countries. In our fifth
edition, this is the perfect opportunity for other African governments to
also align themselves with this Pan African project, because it really
does say that they are part of the Pan African community.

I am calling on the government of South Africa, my home country, to throw
her weight behind AFRIMA. South Africa will be sending a very positive
message to the rest of the world, and also eradicate the perception that
South Africans are not warm enough or welcoming enough to other Africans
across the continent”, she concluded.

In its efforts to reward music creativity and talent in Africa, AFRIMA
also stimulates conversations among Africans and between Africa and the
rest of the globe about the great potentials and values of the African
musical and artistic heritage for the purpose of creating jobs, reducing
poverty, calling the attention of world leaders to Africa and promoting
the positive image of Africa to the world for global competitiveness.

AFRIMA is scheduled to hold in November, with live broadcast to over 80
countries around the world.

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Organiser unveils speakers, panelists for the 2024 Industry Summit

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The organiser of the Industry Summit, an annual gathering for professionals and experts in brand marketing, finance, sustainability, and entertainment, has announced the speakers for the fifth edition of the summit in Lagos.

 

 

 

The event themed: Sustainable Marketing for Growth would feature the marketing director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Emmanuel Oriakhi as keynote speaker while the head of unit, sustainability at Access Bank, Mrs. Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan and manager brand, strategy & communications at Stanbic IBTC, Ms. Rita Akao would feature as guest speakers.

 

 

 

The summit, which is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at the Marcelina’s Place Ikeja GRA, Lagos would feature some exhilarating panel sessions with some of the contemporary professionals in the Nigerian brand and marketing industry.

 

 

 

The panelists include; Ms. Chioma Mbanugo, Head of Marketing PZWILMAR, Mr. Abiodun Coker, Team Member Media, UBA, Mrs. Mabel Adeteye, Head, Brand & Marketing Communications, Wema Bank PLC, Mr. Kevin Olumese, Marketing Communications Specialist, and Mr. Adeola Kayode, Head, Brands & Creative Services, 9mobile Nigeria.

 

 

 

Others who have confirmed participation are Ms. Aisha Anaekwe, Head, Brands & Comms, Coronation Group, Mrs. Victoria N’dee Uwadoka, Public Relations, Public Affairs & Sustainability Lead, Nestle Nigeria Plc, Mr. Samson Adeoye, Public Relations Manager, Airtel Nigeria, Mrs. Oluwatosin Odiagbe, Marketing Manager, Simba Solar and Ms. Arinola Shobande, Head of Marketing, Showmax.

 

 

 

While Oriakhi would be speaking to the topic, ““New Age Marketing – Catalyzing Transformation Through Value Chain Innovation, Technology, Analytics & Sustainability”, Victor-Laniyan and Akao would present papers on the topics; “Aligning organizational objectives with sustainable marketing for the good of the people, society and business, and “Reimagining Sustainable Growth Through Green Marketing” respectively.

 

 

 

In the press statement signed by the Publisher of The Industry Newspaper/Convener of The Industry Summit/Awards (TIES), Mr. Goddie Ofose, he said that “The 5th edition of the Industry Summit is focusing on sustainable marketing, which is a purpose-driven practice that works to orientate businesses, brands and society towards a sustainable future, influencing appropriate awareness, aspiration, adoption and action across economic and sociocultural systems by taking necessary accountability for its impacts and opportunities.”

 

 

 

“In today’s ever-evolving world, debating whether to incorporate sustainability into business strategy is no longer an option. Considering a values-driven approach when developing business strategies can be vital to long-term success” he said.

 

 

 

Therefore, we have carefully selected these professionals and experts to deliberate on the subject matter, highlight challenges and proffer solutions where private and public sectors could take lessons from and improve upon whatever they have been doing,’ Ofose added.

 

 

 

The Industry Summit/Awards is a brainchild of The Industry Newspaper Limited, publishers of The Industry Newspaper (theindustry.ng) and 789marketing.ng.

 

 

 

The summit is designed to bring together industry leaders across the continent in all sectors in the quest to rev up conversations that will move the Nigeria business, economy and communication industry forward.

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IBEDC records 1,459 energy theft cases in January, February

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company said it has recorded 1,459 cases of energy theft by its subscribers between January and February 2024.

This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the firm’s Chief Key Accounts Officer, Mr. Johnson Tinuoye, on Tuesday.

IBEDC added that it is actively pursuing investigations and legal actions against individuals and businesses involved in the theft in collaboration with the Federal Government Special Investigation and Prosecution Task Force on Electricity Offences.

Identifying the cases, IBEDC said they included various offences such as meter bypass and illegal meter tampering, which resulted in significant financial losses amounting to hundreds of millions of naira for the company.

The statement read, “We want to send a clear message to our customers that energy theft will not be tolerated. Our collaboration with the Federal Government Special Investigation and Prosecution Task Force on Electricity Offences underscores our commitment to ensuring a fair and just electricity distribution system.

“Energy theft not only undermines the integrity of our operations but also deprives IBEDC of the revenue necessary to provide quality services to our customers.”

Tinuoye emphasised that under the Electricity Act, energy theft is now recognised as a criminal offense, carrying severe penalties including imprisonment stressing, “In the Osun region, two individuals were apprehended for stealing energy through meter bypass and illegal connections. Their cases have been formally charged in court for prosecution.”

IBEDC further urged customers to refrain from engaging in any form of energy theft, emphasising that the consequences can be severe, as there is no room for negotiation with the SIPTEO Task Force team, which is actively patrolling and investigating instances of energy theft for prosecution.

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Copyright Breach: NCC Drags MTN, Others To Court Over Musician’s Works

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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has filed criminal charges against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four others over alleged copyright infringement.

The charge with number FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024 filed in the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court was obtained by journalists on Monday.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the four other defendants in the case include the chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola; Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd.; and Yahaya Maibe.

In the three-count charge, NCC alleged that the defendants, between 2010 and 2017, “offered for sale, sold and traded for business’’, infringed the musical works of an artiste, Maleke Idowu Moye, without his consent and authorisation.

The commission alleged that the defendants used musical works and sound recordings of Mr Maleke with subsisting copyright as caller ringback tunes without the authorisation of the artiste.

The musician’s musical works and sound recordings allegedly infringed upon included 911, Minimini-wanawana, Stop Racism, Ewole, 911 instrumental, Radio, Low Waist, and No Bother.

The defendants were also alleged to have distributed the musical works to their subscribers without authorisation, thereby infringing on the rights of the artiste.

In the third count, the defendants were alleged to have in their possession, other than for their private or domestic use, the artiste’s musical works and sound recordings.

According to NCC, the alleged offences are contrary to and punishable under section 20 (2) (a) (b) and (c) of the Copyright Act, Cap. C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

The case has yet to be assigned to any judge, and no date has been fixed for the mention.

Meanwhile, no official statement has been released by any of the defendants as at the time of filing this report, while all efforts to get reactions from MTN by New Telegraph proved abortive.

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