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DJAN denies banning Burna Boy songs

The Deejays Association of Nigeria has denied reports that it ordered a ban on Burna Boy’s songs after his recent clash with DJ Tunez. In a statement on Thursday, DJAN national president Prince Akim Edeh described the reports as false and misleading and warned media outlets to stop spreading them. The association also condemned the unauthorised use of its logo in posts claiming that Burna Boy’s music had been removed from DJs’ playlists, saying it did not issue any such directive. DJAN said it is closely monitoring investigations into the alleged altercation and remains committed to promoting a safe and respectful music industry. It further clarified that DJ Tunez is not a registered member of the association. The group stressed that it stands firmly against all forms of violence and physical confrontation between artists and DJs and urged the public […]

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NCC Warns DJs Against Unlicensed Music Use: Up to 5 Years in Jail or ₦1M Fine

NCC Issues Legal Warning to DJs Over Unauthorized Music Use The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to disc jockeys (DJs) across the country: stop playing copyrighted music in public without proper licensing—or face legal consequences. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, NCC Director-General John Asein highlighted a growing trend of DJs performing songs in clubs, events, and public spaces without authorization from approved copyright bodies. “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act,” he said, citing Sections 9 and 12 of the Copyright Act, 2022 . He reminded all DJs that copyright owners have exclusive rights to reproduce, perform, or broadcast their work—and violating this law comes with serious penalties. Heavy Penalties for Unlicensed Public Performances According to the NCC, DJs who play music publicly without […]

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