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  • Qhemmy’s new single, ‘Go and Glow’ is first song release of 2026

    Qhemmy’s new single, ‘Go and Glow’ is first song release of 2026

    Beautiful, confident and stylishly energetic QHEMMY, full name Oluwakemi Onasanya – one of Nigeria’s most versatile Gospel singers – dropped her latest hit song titled “Go and Glow: Holy Ghost Drill” just as the world shouted “Happy New Year 2026” and it is already trending on music and streaming platforms.

    “I am so happy that so many people, some known and many unknown to me, are already downloading my new song and adding it to their social media posts. This is rewarding” QHEMMY told entertainment and music journalists in Lagos, Monday January 12.

    The new song ‘Go and Glow: Holy Ghost Drill’ is an upbeat, urbane soulful R & B brain and body mover with a rich baseline and dancehall feel with rap, English and Yoruba rhymes. It features 17-year-old Temmy Raps.

    Qhemmy released and dedicated her new song in the earliest minutes of 2026 during the CrossOver Service held at ShaddaiVille Ministries, Lagos. She is a multi-talented music maker, model, entrepreneur, broadcast journalist and on-air personality in Lagos.

    Known for her uplifting style of gospel music, Qhemmy was born into a clergy family from Remoland in Ogun State, Nigeria. She started singing in church as the first daughter of a pianist and choirmaster, now late.

    She started her musical career decades ago. She has performed in and out of studio with notable Nigerian artistes like late Ras Kimono, Sunny Neji, Seyi Solagbade, Buchi, Alariwo, Toni Tetuila and Pasuma.

    Qhemmy previously released songs like ‘Door Of Mercy’, ‘Yahweh’, ‘Benefactor’, ‘Breathe On Me’, ‘Kosoro’ and ‘Goodness of God’.

    The beautifully talented QHEMMY dropped her latest hot single, ‘GO & GLOW: HOLY GHOST DRILL’ at CrossOver from December 31st to January 1st, 2026,and it is available on all streaming platforms as well as click-able below.

    https://fanlink.tv/Qhemmy-ft-Temmy-Raps-Go-and-Glow
  • AFRIMA, PMAN, MPAN, RELPI, AMAMN, Others Hold 2nd Emergency Summit on The Nigerian Music Industry Monday, Feb 12

    AFRIMA, PMAN, MPAN, RELPI, AMAMN, Others Hold 2nd Emergency Summit on The Nigerian Music Industry Monday, Feb 12

    In line with its commitment to finding further lasting solutions to critical challenges in the music industry, all is set as the All Africa Music Awards- AFRIMA Music Business Summit in partnership with the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Record Label Proprietors Initiative (RELPI), Association of Music Artist Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN) and Music Publishers Association of Nigeria (MPAN) holds the 2nd emergency summit of stakeholders on Monday, February 12, 2024.

    The 2nd summit is geared towards refining and consolidating the policy recommendations by the designated 4-man legal team.

    The summit, which focuses on the rebirth of the music, entertainment, arts, culture, and hospitality sector/industry in Nigeria commences at 6:00 PM (Nigerian time) and takes place virtually via Zoom.

    According to the President of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, Nigerian Music industry stakeholders expected to be in attendance include musicians/artistes, record labels, A&R, producers, promoters, artiste’s managers, brands, songwriters, DJs & video vixens, video directors, equipment production and rental companies, publishing companies, streaming service companies, entertainment lawyers, royalty companies, choreographers/dancers, entertainment/music journalists and media, culture and music enthusiast, other supporting professionals: cameramen, editors, make-up, hairstylist, costumiers, among others.

    Dada, who described the first emergency summit as very symbolic and fruitful, expressed optimism that the outcome of the meeting would soon manifest and would be appreciated by entertainment stakeholders not only in Nigeria but in other African countries and those in the diaspora.

    PMAN President, Pretty Okafor said the music stakeholders meeting is necessary as it is aimed at encouraging continuous education and engagement of sectoral bodies on roles, responsibilities, obligations, and benefits to the internal and external players in the music industry.

    “It is very necessary for all players within the music ecosystem, especially the artistes to join relevant organisations to guarantee further and protect them and their crafts,” Okafor stated.

    Also, Chinedu Chukwuji, who leads Record Label Proprietors Initiative (RELPI)’s efforts in ensuring there’s a conducive environment for the recording industry in Nigeria to thrive said the Summit would further provide a collective voice for the Nigerian recording industry on issues of policy, protection and enforcement of the intellectual property rights of its members, and engagement with commercial music users, regulators, government, trade associations, etc. in furthering the interests of its members.

    The first Emergency Meeting of the Nigerian Music Industry with the theme, ‘Identification of Internal and External Regulatory Mechanisms to Smoothen the Working Relationship among Various Stakeholders and Subgroups in the Music Industry’ was held on the 1st of October 2023.

    Among far-reaching resolutions and action plans adopted at the Summit included participants agreeing that while legislation is the cornerstone upon which a successful and sustainable music industry is built, there is a need for well-crafted laws and regulations that can provide a stable framework for the industry, protect the rights of artistes, creators, record labels and promote investment, and foster a vibrant music ecosystem.

    Participants also called for a legal framework that would institutionalize minimum entry requirements for players in the industry, including musicians and record labels to discourage quackery, mediocrity, and substandardization in the music ecosystem.

    At the first Summit, over 70 industry players who were in attendance included veteran music producer and CEO Kennis Communications, Dr Kenny Ogungbe, AFRIMA President, Mike Dada, Sunny Neji, Pretty Okafor (PMAN President), Olumide Mustapha (Chairman, MPAN), Sijuade Adedokun, (President AMAMN), Chinedu Chukwuji, (National Coordinator, RELPI), Mayo Ayilaran (DG/CEO, MCSN), foremost female drummer, Ara Olamuyiwa, Laolu Akins, Joel Ajayi, Yinka Obebe, Justin Ige, Kesse Jabari, Louis Udoh, Tayo Eleshin,  Precious Obeahon among others.

    According to the organisers, the 2nd emergency summit of the stakeholders is strictly by invitation.

    AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) is the Pinnacle of African Music globally.

  • PMAN Collaborate With Zenith Bank, Launches Members’ Biometric Registration

    PMAN Collaborate With Zenith Bank, Launches Members’ Biometric Registration

    The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the body founded in 1984 by Christy Essien-Igbokwe and Sunny Okosun and legally charged to promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria has launched its members’ biometric identification card.

    President of the body, Mr. Pretty Okafor announced this at a press conference which held at Eko Hotels in Lagos yesterday. The feat which is expected to positively revolutionise the body’s mode of operation was attained in partnership with Zenith Bank PLC, whose staff were also present at the event.

    The introduction of biometric cards is expected to frontally eliminate issues related to copyright protection and royalty distribution. Other benefits include quick and convenient access to medical insurance, legal assistance, issues at embassies and so on. It will also guarantee free legal services, health insurance, address pension issues and so on.

    Also present at the event were the President of PMAN, Pretty Okafor, the Edo, Bayelsa, Kaduna and Lagos PMAN Governors. Other members present are; First Vice President, Sunny Neji, second Vice President, Zaki Azay, Treasurer, Gangali Asha, General Secretary, Benny Aita, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2baba, Terry G, Arthur Pepple and Ruggedman.

    The President also announced the near-completion of a system to partner with other musician’s Association from Sixteen African countries. He said: “In other to address issues of effective copyright protection and efficient royalty distribution, all players in the industry must actively collaborate closely and speak with one voice”.


    He said the purpose of the biometrics is to have a database which will seamlessly and efficiently administer the over Five Million members of all artists in Nigeria under a single demographic umbrella. Members were also adviced to take advantage of this proactive measure by visiting the nearest Zenith bank branch, pay a registration fee of N6000, then proceed to PMAN website for registration.

    The body also pledged its continued determination to continually protect and promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria. Attendees were thrilled by members like Ruggedman who thrilled with renditions of some of his hit tracks from way back.