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    ''Coson sent out a press release with the heading "COSON INTERVENES ON OJB". I was happy thinking they had raised the money needed for OJBs treatment. Instead all they have done is open their own bank account asking people to pay money into it for OJB,instead of using OJBs personal accounts that have been making the rounds.
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THIS IS THE PRESS RELEASE THEY SENT OUT.


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COSON INTERVENES ON OJB

Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has begun a significant fund raising drive in support of the talented artiste and music producer, Okungbowa Babtunde Jezreel aka OJB Jezreel who urgently needs a kidney transplant to save his life. In this regard, a special OJB Support Fund account number 0033556333 at Diamond Bank has been set up by COSON. COSON has also begun the activation of its communication platforms to reach its members, friends and lovers of music everywhere.

Speaking from New York where he is currently on international assignment, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji said, ‘I spoke with OJB on the phone from Europe a few days ago and assured him that COSON will do its best to ensure that he gets the assistance he needs. At the time I spoke with him, a member of the COSON Board, Dare Fasasi (Baba Dee) was at OJB’s home. Since then, members of our board have been involved in several conference calls to ensure that we do this right. Every member of the board is involved in this: Obi Asika, Banky W, Efe Omorogbe, Audu Maikori, Joel Ajayi, Hon. Udegbunam, etc. I know that there are so many people who need help and it is impossible to provide the quantum of help needed by everyone but it is agreed that we must support OJB not just because of his incredible talent and contribution to the development of modern Nigerian music but also because if anyone else was facing these challenges, OJB would be one of the first to be there for the person. I thank everyone who has been of help so far and I ask for the immediate contribution of all musicians, all lovers of music and all well-meaning institutions across Nigeria. Please contribute to the OJB Support Fund today’

Also speaking on the development, popular singer and member of the Board of COSON, Azeezat Allen, said ‘From this development, people can now see why the COSON Music Foundation which we have just set up is very important. Regardless of how many millions COSON has, we cannot use the funds meant for royalty distribution to our members to deal with these emergencies. It is important that we have a special fund for this purpose. The foundation has just been set up. It is yet to be really funded but there is a consensus that we must support OJB which is why we have set up a special account and every contribution will be published on the COSON website. We can never say who will be next so I urge everyone to rally round our colleague now’ 

Bonsue Fuji crooner, Dr Adewale Ayuba who is also a Director of COSON has appealed to Nigerians to support the COSON initiative. According to him, OJB deserves it. “We really need to run around at this critical time to save one of our own. At COSON, we are working tooth and nail to ensure that we help him and I appeal to all Nigerians to please give towards this initiative. I can guarantee that the money will be transparently managed. With God on our side, I am sure we can make this happen”

In the words of COSON General Manager, Mr. Chinedu Chukwuji, ‘The instruction from the COSON board is that management should go out in the tradition of COSON and mobilize all ‘mobilizables’. That process has begun. I thank our friends at Diamond Bank for their quick action in setting up the OJB Support Fund account. I have also spoken with OJB. We will do whatever is necessary to show that the Nigerian music industry has come of age’.

Edo born OJB Jezreel is one of the foremost music producers in Nigeria. He is responsible for the monster hit recording, African Queen by 2face Idibia. Jezreel is also instrumental to the success of such music acts as Ruggedman, Jazzman Olofin, Nomoreloss, Raskie, Abounce, C-mion, K-Show among others.


FOR COSON:

CHIBUEZE OKEREKE
Head Communication, Media & Strategy