The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) in collaboration with Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) will hold a one-day training session for members of the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN).
With the theme: ‘Training in Copyright Laws and Enforcement Strategies’, the workshop will take place at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Specially designed for members of the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), the training seeks to empower disc jockeys with the essential knowledge about the proper use of musical works, legal responsibilities they bear under the Nigerian Copyright Act 2022, and consequences of copyright infringement.
In addition, the training will focus on sensitizing deejays on the critical importance of respecting the intellectual property rights of music creators. It will make it clear to them that the unauthorized use of copyright music in their trade is now a criminal offence under the new Act.
The session would also make the deejays, who are major players in the industry, recognize that without music, there will be no entertainment for them to offer. They will equally be made to understand that respecting copyright laws ensures that musicians and creators receive their rightful dues.
Speaking on the importance of the training, MCSN’s helmsman, Mayo Ayilaran, stated: “The goal is not on only to enforce compliance, but to build a culture of respect, partnership and sustainability between DJs and music creators.”
The training will feature seasoned legal and copyright experts including representatives from the NCC, who will explain the provision of the Copyright Act, answer questions and provide guidance on the best practices moving forward.