l is now set for the 250 million naira fund raising concert for the proposed Edo Music House of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Edo State chapter.
The event being organized by Edo PMAN in collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, the 22nd of November 2023, at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub by the Nigerian Observer, Airport Road, Benin City.
The Concert shall feature prominent musicians and other Artistes from the three senatorial districts of Edo South, Edo North and Edo Central senatorial districts.
Speaking with TREND REPORTERS, the Chief Executive Officer of Canada World Conglomerate, Chief Bishop Edokpolor, who is the chairman of the forthcoming fund raising concert, observed that the project of the Edo Music House for PMAN Edo State chapter has been a long awaiting one.
Chief Edokpolor, however, expressed joy that Edo PMAN under the leadership of comrade Willy Eghe-Nova has seen the need to ensure that the vision comes into physical manifestation.
While noting that Edo is known as one of the finest places when it comes to music and culture, the business tycoon called on government, organizations and individuals, especially Edo sons and daughters to rally round and support the project to make it a success for Edo musicians to have their own house.
The deputy governor/ administrator, Edo PMAN, Mrs. Palmer Omoruyi and popular Benin based musician, Mr. Influence Akaba, observed that having Edo Music House would go a long way at enhancing the music entertainment industry in Edo state and Nigeria as a whole.
While expressing the belief that all musicians in the state would work together to see to the physical manifestation of the project, the duo called on all lovers of music to join hands with Edo PMAN in its efforts to take the music entertainment industry to the next level.
Meanwhile, Edo PMAN Governor/ administrator, comrade Willy Eghe Nova has renewed his call on government at all levels, organizations and well-meaning individuals to rise up and support the establishment of the Edo Music House, which he noted was not only meant for the benefits of musicians but for that of every member of the public.
Speaking on the importance of the proposed Edo Music House, Mr. Eghe-Nova, observed that the edifice would serve as a permanent secretariat and conducive home to Edo Entertainment industry practitioners.
He further stated that the Edo Music House and Secretariat would have a training centre for talented Edo youths aspiring to become successful musicians, composers, script writers, Instrumentalists, dancers, music producers, online music promoters, marketers and distributors, among others.
Mr. Eghe-Nova expressed the hope that the multi-purpose Edo Music House would also encourage tourism, business and investment opportunities in Edo State, as the edifice would enable more Edo indigenes to explore Edo rich cultural heritage; thereby promoting positive ideas, experience and traditions.