It is most likely that nobody knows more of the workings of the Nigerian music industry than Chief Tony Okoroji. This is why he has proclaimed that he has spent a life time in the music industry.
The Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigerian (COSON) and celebrated former President of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) had this to say “I have spent a life time in the music industry. I have seen talents surge and talents disappear. I have witnessed the industry through the era of the black vinyl, the music cassette and the compact disc.”
Chief Okoroji is in the process of retooling his company, TOPS, which is involved in production, promotion, distribution, publishing and top class events organization. He boasts of his signed artiste KASI.
Speaking on his company, he insists “I am determined to turn TOPS into a unique 360 degrees hit factory offering hope to those who had no hope and taking them to the top. We will touch every facet of entertainment in a different style and touch the lives of people”.
Talking about the current state of the music industry, the 58 years old said, “I must salute all the young artistes, producers and labels that have in recent years kept Nigerian music representing across the continent and beyond. My job over the years has been to make sure that this crop of creative Nigerians gets the recognition they deserve. I certainly cannot take care of everyone but I can give hope to some.
“Despite my mad schedule, in the last six months, I have spent practically every weekend in the recording studio working with an incredible crop of young Nigerian songwriters, singers and producers. I am in the trenches with them imparting the professional skills and values they need to rise to the top. Each of them has become a member of the TOPS family, a special family that goes for only the best.
“I am determined to turn TOPS into a unique 360 degrees hit factory offering hope to those who had no hope and taking them to the top. We will touch every facet of entertainment in a different style and touch the lives of people. That ought to be the legacy I leave for an industry that I love with all my heart”
