February 5, 2025
At the heart of every great piece of music is a composer—the creative genius who brings melodies, harmonies, and rhythms to life. But who exactly is […]
January 21, 2025
How to Succeed a Deceased MCSN Member At the heart of any musical estate lies the management of rights, royalties, and the distribution of assets. When […]
January 21, 2025
Neighboring rights, also known as related rights, are a critical part of intellectual property law that safeguard performers, record labels, producers, and other stakeholders involved in […]
November 27, 2024
Dear Members, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Limited by Guarantee (MCSN), whose […]
August 6, 2024
Maximize Your Earnings with Neighboring Rights Royalties Neighboring rights protect the interests of those who contribute to the performance, production, and dissemination of sound recordings. Join […]
May 3, 2023
The Nigerian Copyright Act 2022 is the most powerful legal upgrade music creators have ever had. Here is a plain-language breakdown of what it means for your songs, your royalties, and your rights as an artist in Nigeria.
April 24, 2023
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) is the government body that gives MCSN its legal authority. Learn what the NCC does, how it differs from MCSN, and why NCC approval matters for every music creator and business in Nigeria.
March 24, 2023
Discover what a CMO (Collective Management Organisation) is in music royalties, why every country has one, and why MCSN is Nigeria's official CMO for collecting your royalties globally.
February 20, 2023
The MCSN history Nigeria spans four decades, from a borrowed half-table in Lagos, through court battles and withdrawn licences, to the country's only government-approved music rights body today.