Coson, others stand up for OJB

Okungbowa Babatunde Jezreel aka OJB Jezreel
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The Copyright Society of Nigeria has begun a fundraiser in support of the talented artiste and music producer, Okungbowa Babatunde Jezreel aka OJB Jezreel who urgently needs a kidney transplant to save his life. The organisation also begun the activation of its communication platforms to reach its members, friends and lovers of music everywhere to be part of the project.

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 would 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 will 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.”

Bonsue Fuji crooner, Adewale Ayuba, 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.”