Efe Omorogbe State of Mind

Humility compels one to respect other people. This is a powerful ingredient for success in showbiz. A star act that is respectful of others tends to work better with well-meaning management to deliver top quality service to the public. He is respectful of his fans and it shows in the way he applies himself in preparation and delivery of performances. He is usually a delight for promoters, agency and brand personnel to work and vibe with and therefore enjoys repeat patronage time and again. Read More »

We have battled great odds, showed laughable naiveté and lack of understanding of the business in Showbiz but we, like Nollywood, have shown resilience and established our 'bankability' beyond doubt Read More »

The long-drawn disagreements within the music industry has created a two-decade long regime of 'free music' for commercial users and a good number have become VERY reluctant to comply even after the government and the industry had clearly communicated the resolution of the crises and establishment of the legal machinery. Read More »

Last week I published my reaction to an excerpt from Jekwu Ozoemena's piece on the disheartening pre-2015 elections shenanigans of the political class. The full piece I reckon, is a must-read so with his kind permission, here it is published here... Read More »

There's no 'they', this is 'us'. All of us - the assailant, hapless victim, clueless 'bystander', arm chair critic, self serving activist, spineless downtrodden, ignorant common man, hypocritical middle class, oppressor-in-waiting, corrupt civil servant, conniving relatives, whoring traditional rulers, desperate religious leaders, lying, thieving cheating elders, wayward youths all us. This is who majority of us are, this is the country and leadership we deserve. Read More »

This is about an industry that is tired of being everybody's pet or jester. This is about honoring countless international conventions that Nigeria is signatory to. This is about right and wrong, morality and propriety. This is about fighting back the temptation to act as a cog in the wheel of progress of a growing industry with immense potential. Read More »

I need answers. How can the industry, COSON, the broadcast stations 'sustain the tempo' when Mr. Ogungbe functions as a top executive in a media empire that have so far refused to pay royalties? Read More »

I like to see M.I as the saviour of Nigerian rap music. Hey! Hold your fire people! No be MY column? No be state of MY mind? Ehn! Maintain now, make I explain. Read More »

True, both are vocal performances, usually accompanied by background music delivered in a recording studio or before a live audience, but that’s about it... Read More »

exceptionally gifted people and celebs seem more vulnerable to self-destruction than the average person Read More »

Whether you fall off at the auditions, make it as a finalist or go all the way to emerge winner; It is not the end. Read More »

While these shows serve the business needs of the various production companies and sponsors, they also present precious platforms for thousands of budding talents to find expression... Read More »

All dead or dying forms of artistic and cultural expressions are those that refuse to adapt to change... Read More »

People don’t listen to music with their ears, or heads. They listen with their hearts... Read More »

What's the point in being close to a governor during a campaign year and not being able to deploy that access to promote the interest of your community or industry the next? Read More »

Has any of the critics, as stakeholders in the industry ever made any move to lead an objective campaign against PMAN's failed leadership? Read More »

There were wide consultations prior to the Osogbo trip. Concerned stakeholders from different generations, genres and geographical locations were consulted prior to trip. Read More »

People, raise your glasses, shake your asses, dance and make merry - an icon is 40 and he’s our very own buddy! Read More »