About MCSN
MCSN is a Nigerian not-for-profit Collective Management Organization representing the rights of our Musical Works and Sound Recordings members locally and internationally. They receive royalties for usage of their works across the world, not just in Nigeria.
About Us
MCSN Membership
Are you a composer, songwriter, performer, producer, or a music publisher? Our primary function is to negotiate, grant licenses and collect royalties on behalf of Our members.
Become a Member
Licensing
If you use Music in your Business or in any public place, or for any public event; whether through Radio, Television, Telephone, Live, or any mechanical or Digital means; you need MCSN Music License.
Obtain Music License

MCSN Licences and distributes Performance, Mechanical, and Neighboring rights royalties on behalf of our Members.

As the only Collecting Management Organization (CMO) approved by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) for Musical Works and Sound Recordings, the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) is entrusted with licensing music users and collecting royalties on behalf of our members.

By affiliating with MCSN, you become part of a community that values and supports music creators. We work tirelessly to ensure our members receive the royalties they deserve, providing a vital source of income and recognition for their talents.

MCSN MEMBERSHIP

Become a Member of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria!

Registering with MCSN is free, fast, and simple! If you’ve ever written, composed, performed, recorded, produced, or published music that’s been performed, broadcast, or shared online, you should join MCSN.

We license and collect royalties for our members whenever their music is publicly performed, broadcast, or used online in Nigeria. Plus, with global partnerships, we ensure you receive royalties from your music’s use worldwide.

MCSN membership is open to:

Composers and Songwriters, Performers and Musicians, Producers and Sound Engineers, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Estates of Deceased Artists, and other Rights Owners.

MUSIC USERS

Get Licensed to Play Music Legally in Nigeria.

Get licensed with MCSN to legally use music in Nigeria for events, background music in businesses, online streaming, podcasts, and mechanical reproductions in commercials or media.

Obtain your license quickly through our simple online process: apply, receive a quote, pay, and play music legally.

MCSN licensing is needed by:

Event Organizers (concerts, carnivals, fairs, sports events) , Venue Owners (restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs), Retail Stores and Shopping Malls, Radio and TV Broadcasters, Streaming Services and Online Platforms, any Business Playing Background Music, etc.