‘PMAN Will Never Fall Again’
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The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is a
body comprised of musicians and artistes, irrespective of genres, age,
sex etc whose mandate is to protect, promote and guide its members. But
in recent years, PMAN had been relegated to the background. With the
last general elections that saw the coming of the new excos headed by
the able inspiring governor, Mr Collins Adeyemi, the sky is just the
stepping stone. ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM writes on the recent activities of
the organisation
In every facet of life, where individuals eke out their livings from certain careers , there are organisations/associations formed who help protect, guide and promote such based on the careers such as teachers, doctors, engineers etc. And the musicians are not exempted.
PMAN is now back and alive as people are now aware of the part the organisation is playing towards making a change in the lives of Abuja performing artiste. It would gladden anyone’s heart that just less than three months the new excos under the able leadership of Mr Collins Adeyemi got elected, he has been able to redeem and continue to rebranding the image of PMAN.
For keen followers of the activities of this association, it must have been noticed that it’s image had been damaged as a result of lack of activities, credibility, integrity and otherwise.
However with the coming on board of the new PMAN administration, the musicians and artistes whose interests the organisation are to protect, represent and take care of are getting the full support from the musicians. The artistes/musicians have seen the conceited efforts of the organisation in providing good leadership with focus.
According to the governor, PMAN, Mr Collins Adeyemi, part of what the association is trying to focus on membership drive. As part of his rebuilding exercise, he is doing his utmost best to incorporate young musicians in the FCT and bring them into limelight. His association with Abuja night club owners, lounges and stake holders in the entertainment industry afforded him the opportunity to realise that there are some untapped talents in the capital city.
“One of our younger colleagues, Papi T entertainment came to approach me about a week or two ago he was planning a programme for young entertainers where all the young musicians in Abuja can gather under one roof exchange ideas and then perform. He approached me as governor of PMAN to see how we can support, of course we supported financially, and I was also the special guest of honour at that event. It was a well packaged event that gave me hope that the musicians are getting their acts together, because I saw a lot of promising young acts.” he explained.
He also mentioned that because of the new leadership in PMAN and the new directions and ideas the organisation is revolving around, he is looking for young brains to come and be a part of association .
Mr Collins who has been in consultation with members of the association explained that being a musician does not mean one must be a rascal because it is a worthy profession to be a musician with a lot of dignity.
Apart from the rebranding of PMAN, the governor is also working on how he could change the attitude of musicians.
Some of the activities done so far
Last week, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Abuja chapter paid some major courtesy visits to major media houses namely WAZOBIA FM, COOL FM, AIT etc… and they have agreed to partner with PMAN to see how they can help publicise some of its activities.
The association also took its train to AIT, and as everyone is aware, the TV station is a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria.
The governor commended AIT for being one of the pioneers in supporting the entertainment industry with its lot of programmes aired in support.
The visit has restored lots of confidence because one of the directors had earlier mentioned that when he heard it was PMAN coming he said ‘ no we don’t want to do anything with PMAN but when he realised the person of the incumbent governor, he stressed that ‘we must receive the governor because I know who this person is.’
It’s all about integrity, and how PMAN could bring back the trust people should see.
At the last press conference with the Displaced women and children foundation, PMAN made a deposit for a hall for an event scheduled to take place in October 16th at the Sheraton hotel. The association in collaboration with the Displaced Women and Children foundation are going to have an event to help the displaced women and children of insurgency in our land.
At that event there will be an unveiling of what is called the relief ticket.
This relief ticket is priced at N100. You can just meet someone and ask for N100 and the person will put his hand in his or her pocket and give you as his contribution to help displaced in the society.
According to the PMAN governor, the essence is to raise money through that medium for the victims of insurgency and of course on that day there are funds expected to be raised from the guests that would be on hand.
“After we have realised the funds, we are going to have another event where we will publicly show the relief materials that we have bought. Where we will actually give out to these people. You might ask me why PMAN is doing this. Part of my vision is to give the association a good face and I want it to be humanitarian driven.
“While we are singing, we are propagating through music for us to have a better society we also want situation where by we are doing what you call cooperate social responsibility, assisting our brothers and sisters who are in need. Already I think professor Jubril Aminu has already accepted to be the chairman of the day, because we have a very big line up of dignitaries that will be attending that event.”, he explained.
Information also have it that the event will showcase some of PMAN members, who would perform at the event.
There are also two more events coming up also organised by PMAN. The first PMAN Abuja entertainment awards coming in December , where by every year, the association intend to celebrate and reward artiste that have done dutifully well during their career.
In addition, the first PMAN musical bands competition is in the pipeline. The association is set to bring back the culture where young musicians must learn to sing with the live band, just like it is abroad.
The competition will be held and whoever wins that competition will go home with a good amount of money. It will also help PMAN in terms of membership drive because people will pick up forms for a token fee of N5000 and we will get all their details.
PMAN Entertainment Village
Before the end of the year, there would be a fund raising dinner for the PMAN entertainment village. The architects have finished with the drawings web are processing the file at ages and the association hope to meet very shortly with the FCT minister , Senator Bala Mohammed ,who is the grand patron, to show him this designs and to appeal to him to see how a reasonable plot of land within the FCT could be acquire so that can befitting PMAN entertainment village could be built that will consist of accommodation for artistes and excos, secretariat , a mini hotel and then of course the music institute.
The FCT minister must be applauded for his contribution to the social lives of the people in Abuja also for making a change from the substantive administration.
Also towards this project and the one day conference where musicians are to sensitize the FCT residents and Nigerians with a theme song ‘music as a tool for national development.’
“Through music we want to advocate for peace and unity in our land, through music we want to discourage evil doers from coming into our land. And then finally, we are working in conjunction with some government parastatals on developing theme songs for some federal government programmes that are on-going. Through these theme songs, our artistes will be engaged, enumerated. “I must let you know that I applaud the presidents’ achievements as he has done a lot especially for the entertainments industry, the first president of Nigeria that has actually taken care of entertainers, musicians, artistes. We also demand that president Jonathan should run for 2015 and as PMAN are ready to support him for his wonderful works. “He concluded.
The PMAN governor will be hosted on Friday with his entourage at the Platinum lounge tagged “a night with Mr Collins Adeyemi governor, PMAN Abuja chapter.” It is sure going to be worthwhile hangout.
‘PMAN Will Never Fall Again’
In every facet of life, where individuals eke out their livings from certain careers , there are organisations/associations formed who help protect, guide and promote such based on the careers such as teachers, doctors, engineers etc. And the musicians are not exempted.
PMAN is now back and alive as people are now aware of the part the organisation is playing towards making a change in the lives of Abuja performing artiste. It would gladden anyone’s heart that just less than three months the new excos under the able leadership of Mr Collins Adeyemi got elected, he has been able to redeem and continue to rebranding the image of PMAN.
For keen followers of the activities of this association, it must have been noticed that it’s image had been damaged as a result of lack of activities, credibility, integrity and otherwise.
However with the coming on board of the new PMAN administration, the musicians and artistes whose interests the organisation are to protect, represent and take care of are getting the full support from the musicians. The artistes/musicians have seen the conceited efforts of the organisation in providing good leadership with focus.
According to the governor, PMAN, Mr Collins Adeyemi, part of what the association is trying to focus on membership drive. As part of his rebuilding exercise, he is doing his utmost best to incorporate young musicians in the FCT and bring them into limelight. His association with Abuja night club owners, lounges and stake holders in the entertainment industry afforded him the opportunity to realise that there are some untapped talents in the capital city.
“One of our younger colleagues, Papi T entertainment came to approach me about a week or two ago he was planning a programme for young entertainers where all the young musicians in Abuja can gather under one roof exchange ideas and then perform. He approached me as governor of PMAN to see how we can support, of course we supported financially, and I was also the special guest of honour at that event. It was a well packaged event that gave me hope that the musicians are getting their acts together, because I saw a lot of promising young acts.” he explained.
He also mentioned that because of the new leadership in PMAN and the new directions and ideas the organisation is revolving around, he is looking for young brains to come and be a part of association .
Mr Collins who has been in consultation with members of the association explained that being a musician does not mean one must be a rascal because it is a worthy profession to be a musician with a lot of dignity.
Apart from the rebranding of PMAN, the governor is also working on how he could change the attitude of musicians.
Some of the activities done so far
Last week, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Abuja chapter paid some major courtesy visits to major media houses namely WAZOBIA FM, COOL FM, AIT etc… and they have agreed to partner with PMAN to see how they can help publicise some of its activities.
The association also took its train to AIT, and as everyone is aware, the TV station is a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria.
The governor commended AIT for being one of the pioneers in supporting the entertainment industry with its lot of programmes aired in support.
The visit has restored lots of confidence because one of the directors had earlier mentioned that when he heard it was PMAN coming he said ‘ no we don’t want to do anything with PMAN but when he realised the person of the incumbent governor, he stressed that ‘we must receive the governor because I know who this person is.’
It’s all about integrity, and how PMAN could bring back the trust people should see.
At the last press conference with the Displaced women and children foundation, PMAN made a deposit for a hall for an event scheduled to take place in October 16th at the Sheraton hotel. The association in collaboration with the Displaced Women and Children foundation are going to have an event to help the displaced women and children of insurgency in our land.
At that event there will be an unveiling of what is called the relief ticket.
This relief ticket is priced at N100. You can just meet someone and ask for N100 and the person will put his hand in his or her pocket and give you as his contribution to help displaced in the society.
According to the PMAN governor, the essence is to raise money through that medium for the victims of insurgency and of course on that day there are funds expected to be raised from the guests that would be on hand.
“After we have realised the funds, we are going to have another event where we will publicly show the relief materials that we have bought. Where we will actually give out to these people. You might ask me why PMAN is doing this. Part of my vision is to give the association a good face and I want it to be humanitarian driven.
“While we are singing, we are propagating through music for us to have a better society we also want situation where by we are doing what you call cooperate social responsibility, assisting our brothers and sisters who are in need. Already I think professor Jubril Aminu has already accepted to be the chairman of the day, because we have a very big line up of dignitaries that will be attending that event.”, he explained.
Information also have it that the event will showcase some of PMAN members, who would perform at the event.
There are also two more events coming up also organised by PMAN. The first PMAN Abuja entertainment awards coming in December , where by every year, the association intend to celebrate and reward artiste that have done dutifully well during their career.
In addition, the first PMAN musical bands competition is in the pipeline. The association is set to bring back the culture where young musicians must learn to sing with the live band, just like it is abroad.
The competition will be held and whoever wins that competition will go home with a good amount of money. It will also help PMAN in terms of membership drive because people will pick up forms for a token fee of N5000 and we will get all their details.
PMAN Entertainment Village
Before the end of the year, there would be a fund raising dinner for the PMAN entertainment village. The architects have finished with the drawings web are processing the file at ages and the association hope to meet very shortly with the FCT minister , Senator Bala Mohammed ,who is the grand patron, to show him this designs and to appeal to him to see how a reasonable plot of land within the FCT could be acquire so that can befitting PMAN entertainment village could be built that will consist of accommodation for artistes and excos, secretariat , a mini hotel and then of course the music institute.
The FCT minister must be applauded for his contribution to the social lives of the people in Abuja also for making a change from the substantive administration.
Also towards this project and the one day conference where musicians are to sensitize the FCT residents and Nigerians with a theme song ‘music as a tool for national development.’
“Through music we want to advocate for peace and unity in our land, through music we want to discourage evil doers from coming into our land. And then finally, we are working in conjunction with some government parastatals on developing theme songs for some federal government programmes that are on-going. Through these theme songs, our artistes will be engaged, enumerated. “I must let you know that I applaud the presidents’ achievements as he has done a lot especially for the entertainments industry, the first president of Nigeria that has actually taken care of entertainers, musicians, artistes. We also demand that president Jonathan should run for 2015 and as PMAN are ready to support him for his wonderful works. “He concluded.
The PMAN governor will be hosted on Friday with his entourage at the Platinum lounge tagged “a night with Mr Collins Adeyemi governor, PMAN Abuja chapter.” It is sure going to be worthwhile hangout.
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