NAN-ELS-6
Rights
By Vezi Isike
Lagos, Nov. 23, 2016(NAN) Ace music mixer and producer, Victor Perez, popularly known as “VC Perez’’, on Wednesday urged relevant authorities in Nigeria to protect citizens against theft of intellectual property.
Perez said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that those who engaged in flouting the law must be punished.
According to him, the relevant agencies are not doing enough to protect artistes and their works from activities of such dubious persons.
“Till date we don’t have a structure in place, how then can our complaints be dealt with?
“Who does not know Alaba is tagged with piracy and since all these years they have known, what has anybody including government done?
“Sometimes I am tempted to ask what our leaders are doing when they fully know what is obtainable in the entertainment industries abroad,” he said.
“We hope there is a way out of this struggle, and that can only be achieved if a lot more is done to secure artistes rights.
“Government has a bigger role to play in ensuring this sector thrives in spite of the challenges, “the producer added.
NAN reports that “VC Perez’’ had produced hit songs for artists like “Baci” of Triple MG, DB records Kay switch, “BOUQUI, E-Daniels’’, Kenny Kore, and others. (NAN)
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