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Unveiling Richest Music Video Directors In Nigeria …As Clarence Peters Tops List
The time has come when mu
sical video directors are given their right of place in the entertainment industry. Most of them have contributed in catapulting our artistes into the Western world of music. Today every video that surfaces on line or on TV is judged by creativity and imaginable level of the music video director.
Among the richest music video directors are;
(1) Clarence Peters
Clarence is very strong in the music video game, he still holds sway amidst his contemporaries in terms of creativity. This son of Juju music maestro, Shina Peters as we gathered charges the highest fees to shoot a musical video. Those in the know hinted us that the capital Hull Record label boss, charges more than six million naira to shoot a four minute musical video.
(2) Sesan Ogunro
This top Nigerian film/music video director has shot music videos for the likes of 2 Face, Sean Tizzle, David. Etc and the least he charges is four million naira.
(3) Adasa Cookey
He dumped the Telecommunication sector for entertainment and hit pure gold in 2012 when he directed a music video for burn a Boy’s ‘Like To Party”. This music video launched his career. He has worked with DJ exclusive, D’ Prince, Samklef, Ketchup, splash and others.
We gathered that this talented dude’s fees vary. He charges upcoming and established artistes differently, but he will not shoot a video that is less than N1.6 million.
(4) Matt Max
Mathew Abiodun Aina also known as Matt Max despite the fact that he has been registering low patronage since he got married, his creativity standard still remains one of the best to beat as the cool dude will never settle for less when it comes to shooting good videos.
It was gathered that he charges N1.2 million and above.
(5) Moemusa
He is a new guy when it comes to directing music videos in Nigeria. With only five years experience he has shot music videos for some of the biggest stars in Nigeria.
His first notable work came out last year when he directed the EME Video “Get Down Tonight”.
His career blew up from there.
He has since directed videos for Wande Coal, Iyanya, Ice Prince, Fuse Odg, Seyi Shay, May D, Dr. Sid and others. He is one of the most sort after music video directors in Nigeria.
He charges N2m Naira and above.
(6) Olalekan Buri
Olalekan Buari aka unlimited L.A. started his music video career under the tutelage of DJ Tee. He shot his first video in 2009. He directed Black magic’s RANBOW in 2011 and REPETE the following year. His big break came last year when he shot Sean Tizzle’s “Sho Lee,” he also shot a video for Tilla Man. Most of his jobs are done outside the country and his fee varies, but those who know him said he will not settle for peanuts.
(7) Jude Okoye
He is the P-Square video director. Since no one else seems to hire him to do their video, no one can say categorically the exact amount he charges, but we are sure that Jude smiles to the bank on every project he executes for his twin brothers.
(8) Patrick Ellis
He is believed to be a creative genuis. He has lent his creative talents to directing outstanding music videos for several top stars that include Wizkid, Rugged man, Olamide, Samklef, 2 Shotz and Brymo.
(9) Godfather
He needs no introduction in the entertainment clan. He stands as the bridge between Nigerian Entertainment and South African Entertainment industires in 2003, he shot a film ‘ADAORA’ in which he brought. In Zack Orji, Racheal Oniga and Stephanie Okereke.
He shot his first music video for a female artiste Ifeoma, followed by FAZE, P-Square’s “Do Me” and he also did ‘Implication’ by 2 Face and the list became endless.
Godfather is always busy with intrnational projects. He charges heavily according to the currency of the country. In Nigeria his fees runs into millions of naira.
(10) Kemi Adetiba
She is an award winning director, producer and cinematographer. Though she has not don much when it comes to music video directing; she is no doubt making head lines in the men’s world we gathered that she charges N1.2 million.
Entertainment
World Music Day: Alliance Française Port Harcourt Showcases Talents

The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.
The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.
The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.
In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.
The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.
Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.
Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.
While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.
Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.
According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.
She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.
She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.
She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.
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PMAN Set To Implement Performance Levy ‘Tomorrow

The Governor of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter, Comrade Moses Mabadeje popularly known as Mozy B said that the body has announced plans to implement performance Levy on artistes in the state with effect from 21st June.
This was carried in a statement released to The Tide Entertainment, yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the association, Comrade Abiye Howells.
According to the Governor, the announcement was made by PMAN, the only governing body that regulates the music profession in Nigeria, as authorized by the Government of Nigeria, in line with the Trade Union Act.
He stated that those affected by the Levy include (Non members)bands, groups, Hotels, Bars, lounges, Event Centres, show organizers, promoters and other stakeholders hosting events which feature live music performances within the State.
However, the Levy does not apply to members of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria. (PMAN).
Comrade Moses Mabadeje, explained that this drive is aimed at financing the association and supporting the welfare and interest of musicians as outlined in Article 8 of the PMAN constitution as amended (2023). Consequently, a PMAN task force has been set up to enforce and swing into action to effect this move.
He further said that event organizers, promoters and owners of event centers are expected to comply with this regulation as the Governor has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the association to ensure the successful implementation of the levy and the peaceful co-existence between PMAN and Stockholders.
Nancy Briggs
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“French Up Your Career” PH, 2025 :Consul General Of France Harps On Proficiency In French

The Consul, General of France in Nigeria, Laurent Favier has encouraged French Learners to improve their skills on the language, as there are lots of opportunities up for grabs on the job market with fluency in French Language, saying that there are many other career paths which are often less well known to learners of French.
Participants at the “French Up Your Career” event held in Port Harcourt.
Favier who disclosed this during the just concluded third edition of the seminar tagged “French Up Your Career” organized by Alliance
Française, Port Harcourt explained that learning French doesn’t mean adding a language to your resume. It rather provides learners with new opportunities. Irrespective of their area of interest, be it diplomatic and International relations, international development, translation and Interpretation or journalism.
According to the Consul General, it was important to create awareness for young Nigerians in Port Harcourt who desire to have better understanding of how been fluent in French can create diverse career opportunities for users of the languages in Nigeria and the world at large, emphasizing that proficiency in French could possibly make learner a bridge between Nigeria and fast-developing regions.
“You previously heard this morning about how you can improve your French skills. This afternoon you will discover how being fluent in French can provide a significant edge on the job market and lead to professional careers that you may not have even considered before,”
“This event comes at the right time, as it launches the celebration of the richness and diversity of French-speaking cultures, which will mobilize us for more than a month throughout Nigeria and alongside other French-speaking countries,” Favier added.
He further highlighted that French is spoken by over 300 million people across the world, saying that, it’s one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union.
“There are many neighbouring African countries to Nigeria ,who have French as one of their primary languages of communication including Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So, what does this mean for you as students here in Nigeria?” He asked
“These sectors in which the French Embassy is often mobilized are the business and marketing field for example, as French is often the preferred language in many multinational companies, particularly those in the energy, oil and telecommunications sectors. I’m thinking as well in technology and IT,” he said
He noted that French-speaking countries in Africa are investing heavily in tech, innovation, and infrastructure, revealing that companies in Tech are looking for bilingual professionals to assist with software localization, customer support, and managing projects in French-speaking regions.
“The French embassy is not only mobilized to help learners discover promising sectors. We are also providing our support and expertise in
training teachers and optimizing university programs,” he summed up
Also, the linguistics cooperation attaché, French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange, who also gave a lecture at the seminar, in an interview with Newsmen said that the main purpose of the seminar was to be more informative and supportive to those who want to make a skill out of French Language,saying that as the linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy it is her duty to promote French language through culture.
She cited traditional stereotypes as a major challenge affecting the growth and development of French in Nigeria, as school, teachers at the primary and secondary level in most cases teach French using the traditional way, where students learn French, but could not put words and grammar together as a skill for communicate.
“French is important. I don’t see French as colonization, l see French as a key to embrace globalization, l hope that learners will be inspired and ready to embrace the global village,” Losange said.
She however said that the French Embassy is working to ensure that equipments to facilitate the learning of French is put in place to enable learners improve their skills fast, which in two to three years learners should be able to communicate with French, advising learners to be intentional with learning the language, through social media and other workable devices to advance their skills for certification and better opportunities.
Highlight of the event which had about 250 participants in attendance was the eloquence award ceremony where students were awarded for their eloquence in French language by the Director, Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs.Marina Lacal alongside the Linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange.
After two edition of the seminar it was the turn of the Alliance Française, Port Harcourt to host the Third edition.
It would be recalled that the first edition of ” “French Up Your Career” event was organized at the Alliance Française Lagos on October 23, the second one at UNILAG on November 24, 2024 respectfully.