Performers’ Rights in Nigeria Entertainment Industry

Authors

  • Augustina Joshua Faculty of Law Federal University Wukari 07061188405
  • ThankGod Okeokwo, Faculty of Law, Federal University Wukari, 08039316857

Keywords:

Performers, Rights, Entertainment, Industry.

Abstract

Singing, dancing, acting are part or constituents of what is described as Performance in the copyrights jurisprudence of Nigeria. This is not unconnected with the definition given by the Beijing Treat. Performers have rights to distribute, produce and reproduce, market their arts in audio, video or other documented medium. This article focused on the Performers’ rights under the Nigerian Copyright Act, the Beijing Treat and other instrument which are applicable to the Nigerian Performer in the Country’s entertainment industry. The methodology adopted is doctrinal relying on data sources like the Acts of the National Assembly and International Instruments on copyright. It was found that Performers in Nigeria have same rights as other performers around the globe but require copyrights laws which are befitting for the century to enjoy most of their rights in the country. Secondly, piracy which is foundational in the challenges facing entertainers and Performers in particular should be fought by entertainers and institutions of government. The recommendations are that the new Nigerian Copyright Act and other intellectual property related laws should be fully enforced against infringements on all rights accruable to Performers in the country and threats to the art by piracy should be fought by incorruptible institution.

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Published

2024-04-23

How to Cite

Augustina Joshua, & ThankGod Okeokwo,. (2024). Performers’ Rights in Nigeria Entertainment Industry. American Journal of Corporate Management, 1(1), 13–17. Retrieved from https://semantjournals.org/index.php/AJCM/article/view/47

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