COSON Board Members at the meeting.
Members of the Copyright Society Of Nigeria (COSON) were on Tuesday assured of the defence of their interest at all times as well as the continued growth of the Society from strength to strength, whilst remaining one of the best run collective management organisations in the world.
The Board of COSON made this pledge at its meeting held Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Board room of the magnificent COSON House in Ikeja.
It also scrutinised and approved the accounts of COSON for the year ended December 31, 2023, and reviewed the distribution of palliative royalties approved by the AGM in November 2023, just as it expressed satisfaction that over 95 percent of the members had received their royalties.
The Board meeting was presided over by the COSON chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji, celebrated fighter for the rights of creative people in Africa and former President of PMAN.
Present at meeting were Gospel music minister, Kenny Saint Brown; Ace-drummer and producer, Richard Cole; Reggae gospel star, Righteousman Erhabor; Showbiz Impresario, Koffi Idowu-Nuel also known as Koffi Tha Guru; Singer, Producer and TV host, Nimyel Nansel, better known as Zdon Paporrella; Vivacious performer and first daughter of the legendry Ras Kimono, Oge Kimono, well-known Enugu based music toaster and publisher Sir Angus Power Nwangwu.
In attendance also, were Abuja-based music publisher and war horse of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN), Chief Uche Emeka Paul, Gospel Music Minister, Evangelist Olusegun Omoyayi; National President of Music Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MUPMAN), Engr Sharon Essco Wilson; COSON General Manager, Mrs Bernice Eriemeghe Ashibuogwu and COSON Deputy General Manager, Mr Vincent Adawaisi.
