It was a glorious week for COSON as Nigerian leaders showered praises on the nation’s most admired creative industry organization that lit up Lagos for one week with the mantra, “Nigeria will rise again”
From Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa and many of the distinguished speakers, lecturers, preachers and artistes who spoke, preached or performed at the several events of the enchanting COSON Week that lit up Lagos from May 25 to May 31, it was wall-to-wall commendation for the concept of COSON Week 2025 and its hope inducing and uplifting mantra: “Nigeria will rise again!”.
In a speech at the super-exclusive COSON Green Ball, the Vice President’s S.A., Mr. Fegho John Umunubo, said: “It is my profound honour to stand before you tonight on behalf of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, at this inspiring COSON Green Ball. On behalf of His Excellency, I extend heartfelt appreciation to the Copyright Society of Nigeria, ably led by Chief Tony Okoroji, and to all who have contributed to making COSON Week 2025 a remarkable success.
“Tonight is more than a celebration. It is a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to those who have built and enriched Nigeria’s vibrant music community. Under this year’s compelling theme, “Nigeria Will Rise Again!”, we gather to honour the voices, lyrics, and melodies that have moved generations of Nigerians—from our early beginnings to our digital present”.
In the same light, Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said at the Green Ball: “It is a privilege to join you this evening at the COSON Green Ball, the flagship event of COSON Week 2025. This year’s theme, “Nigeria Will Rise Again,” is a powerful message of hope—an affirmation of our shared belief in the power of culture and creativity to rebuild a stronger, more united nation”.
Starting from the opening event of the Week, the National Day of Prayer on Sunday, May 25, the chant, “Nigeria will rise again!” repeatedly rent the air from the bishops, pastors, the congregation, the gospel singers and Nigerians from villages and towns across the nation and cities across the world. “Nigeria will rise again!” became a uniting theme for the citizens of a nation jointly seeking the face of the Almighty to come to the aid of a people confronting profound challenges.
At the “2025 COSON Lecture”, and “the COSON Mega Jamz” at Freedom Park, “Nigeria will rise again!” became the chorus of most participants. Even Nigeria’s children aged between 10 and 15 years old, who stormed the Headquarters of COSON in Ikeja for “Children’s Day at COSON House” on May 27, the mantra, “Nigeria will rise again!” was continually chanted.
Without question, COSON Week 2025 was a master-class in the design and execution of events. Every single event was targeted at a specific section of the society. All the events were held together by the glue, “Nigeria will rise again!”
The members of COSON across the country, must be exceedingly proud of what their organization has achieved and the wall-to-wall praise that the leadership of Nigeria continues to shower on COSON and its leadership.
