Entertainers Frown as Lagos Introduces New Tax For Videos, Songs.
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, the umbrella body of musicians in Nigeria, has rejected the new five per cent tax introduced by the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board. A report published by the News Agency of Nigeria quoted the Executive Secretary, Bamidele Balogun, as giving operators a 30-day notice to duly register their contents with the body. Balogun said, “Practitioners and stakeholders are also informed that henceforth, all audio and visual contents produced and sold within Lagos State shall attract the payment of five per cent levy on each item. “This exercise will, however, assist the Lagos State Government in policy formulation, with regard to planning and funding for the sector. “All practitioners and stakeholders in the entertainment sector within the state are advised to comply with this directive and cooperate with the authorised agent of the board.” The agency also claimed to have come up with the decision after due consultation with PMAN. Source: Punch
