About MCSN
Musical Copyright Society Nigeria has been committed to ensuring that the value of musical creation is recognized and fairly remunerated — in Nigeria and worldwide.
Protecting Music Creators' Rights
Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) represents the rights of music creators. We ensure that composers, lyricists, performers, producers, and publishers are remunerated when their works are used in public.
MCSN is the only Collective Management Organization (CMO) approved by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to license, monitor, and distribute royalties for Musical Works and Sound Recordings in Nigeria.
We license organisations to play or copy music
Businesses and organisations buy a licence from us to play, perform, copy, record, or make available our music. We then pay royalties to our members and overseas affiliated societies.
We advocate for our members' rights
We promote the importance of music creators' rights to all levels of government, the media, and the wider community.
We represent your music globally
As an MCSN member, you enjoy global representation. We have agreements with organisations around the world — when your music is used abroad, our affiliates collect royalties on your behalf.
Our Mission
To manage effectively the intellectual property rights of our members and affiliates, protect their rights adequately, collect and distribute fees and other economic benefits derivable to them on a regular basis.
Our Vision
To be the leading rights management society in Africa, ensuring the growth of creative enterprise and cooperation and integration across various creative disciplines.
From Registration to Royalties
Our licences help music creators get paid for their work and provide a straightforward way to legally play and copy music.
Register your works in Nigeria and other territories worldwide
Monitor when, where, and what works are used across all platforms
Negotiate tariffs and conditions with music users — venues, radio, TV, and more
License the use of protected works on behalf of our members and rights holders
Collect fees from music users and distribute royalties to rights holders
Advocate for the legal, fair, and ethical use of music in Nigeria
MCSN at a Glance
40 Years of Protecting Creators
A long and proud history of representing music creators in Nigeria.
MCSN Founded
Established to take over the responsibilities of both the PRS and MCPS in Nigeria, creating a unified body for music rights management.
National Assembly Investigation
Successfully got the National Assembly to investigate the denial of approval as a collecting society through public hearing. The 7th National Assembly directed the Nigerian Copyright Commission to approve MCSN.
Attorney General Directive
Secured the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation's directive to the Nigerian Copyright Commission for approval as a CMO, after years of legal battles at the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal.
Supreme Court Affirmation
The Supreme Court of Nigeria gave final affirmation to MCSN's legal status and rights, which had been denied for nearly three decades.
Nigeria's Leading CMO
MCSN manages rights for both local and international songs, serving 38,000+ members with partnerships across 100+ countries, distributing over ₦1 billion in royalties.
Have Questions?
Our team is here to help with membership, licensing, royalty inquiries, or anything else you need.