Hotel owners, event organisers, and others involved in Abuja’s entertainment business are being warned by the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Federal Capital Territory Chapter, that live music bands must obtain authorisation before performing or face sanctions.
During a news conference in Abuja on Friday, Michael Oyibo Kaycee, the association’s acting governor, made this known.
Always use certified musicians, he cautioned Abuja’s entertainment industry players.
He said that from now on, the group will not stand for the disdain, exploitation, or underpayment of musicians in the nation’s capital.
Industrial standards, qualified musicians, and meeting your commitments are all things you must do.
Starting today, our task force is running at full capacity. Everyone has been assuming the system is going to work just fine. It is imperative that all individuals comprehend the role of PMAN in FCT. Those in charge of organising shows and events must first get approval from the association.
Concerned about the “extremely low” television viewership in this rapidly changing digital era, he voiced his alarm.
It’s safe to say that now days almost everyone has a handheld television. Thanks to the power of the internet, even a little kid in a faraway place can become famous all over the world. In his opinion, this proves beyond a reasonable doubt that digital platforms have surpassed all others in terms of content dissemination.
He begged Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to help the group out of its jam.