Music copyright laws are implemented to ensure that musicians, songwriters, lyricists, performers, producers, and other copyright owners, are paid when other people use their work for commercial purposes, such as…
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How to Join MCSN as Composer or Songwriter
How to Join MCSN as Composer or Songwriter JOIN MCSN Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) is the Nigerian not-for-profit Collective Management Organization representing the rights of our members locally and…
How to Join as Performer or Producer
How to Join MCSN as Performer or Producer JOIN MCSN The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) confirmed the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) the right to operate as the only collective…
MCSN paid out over ₦300 Million in 2022
MCSN paid out over ₦300 Million in 2022, set to open the new year with more JOIN MCSN Nigerian-based Collecting Management Organization; MCSN (Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte) distributed over…
Neighbouring Rights and Royalties: Overview
Neighboring rights are public performance royalties due to the use of a given sound recording. These royalties are due to the performers and master recording owners of a track, but too often this money is…
Mechanical Rights and Royalties: Overview
Mechanical Rights Royalties are one of many revenue streams available to artists. If you write or contribute to a musical composition – the original lyrics, melodies, or other components of…
Performing Rights and Royalties: Overview
Performing Rights Royalties are royalties paid to a songwriter when one of their songs is played live. A live performance of a song doesn’t have to mean strictly a performance in…
Music Licensing in Nigeria
Simply put, Music Licensing has become one of the best ways for an artist to get more exposure and more revenue for their music. Whenever you hear music in a…