International recording artist, Dapo Oyebanjo, also known as Dbanj has struck a new multi-million Naira deal with the Federal Government to develop the tourism industry in the country.
Chief Edem Duke disclosed this to journalists in Abuja during a meeting with Dbanj and Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).
Chief Duke said, “The ministry as a citadel of entertainment sector wishes to work with you to redefine the Nigeria entertainment industry for better. It takes level headed professional to be able to resonate in the mind of the millions Nigerians,” the minister told D’banji. He added “whatever Nollywood had become today, the country’s music industry played a major role, therefore it will not be out of place to partner with you as it related to the centenary celebration”.
Responding, D’banj said the domestic entertainment sector was one of the largest on Earth, and was capable of generating foreign exchange for the country, once properly managed. He urged the federal government not to focus only on the oil.
“Right now, music is very universal and all of people all over the world are now listening to African music, I want every one to come and see how great Nigeria is, let them not focus only on the oil,” he urged.
In her remarks, President of PMAN, Hajia Amina Dangaji applauded government’s effort to promote the country’s image through the project ‘Fascinating Nigeria’, and promised to assist “to make known our admirable features and diverse cultures to the world positively”.