The contest will happen between September and October.
Nigerian music stars Timi Dakolo, Johnny Drille are the leading judges for a month-long online songwriting competition.
Greysage’s songwriting contest which has been launched as a developmental contribution to engender respect for copyrights in the creative industry is looking to reward Nigerian music talents with mouthwatering prizes.
To judge the talents who will enter for the contest, the organizers have lined up Songwriting wizards Dakolo and Drille alongside Starboy Entertainment recording artist Blaq Jerzee.
The month-long online-based competition which will begin on Saturday, September 12, 2020, and end Monday, October 12.
The best songwriting talent will walk home in a winner-takes-all reward of N100,000 cash prize in addition to other freebies including a photo session, production, music equipment gift and legal consultation with a reputable entertainment lawyer.
According to Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, the convener who is a top-rated creative industry influencer and lawyer, the competition has a goal to impact positively on the music ecosystem.
“To support the empowerment of songwriters across the country with financial resources, education, networking opportunities, mentorship, and advocacy. This competition will draw attention to the importance of songwriting as an art and profession.”
To qualify, organizers revealed that interested participants are expected to share a 90-second video entry of a song with chorus and hook on Instagram with the hashtag #securedabag #greysagesongwritercontest.
