By Dipo Olowookere
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Benez Music International and A Thousand Miles Audiovisual.
The partnership is to establish a working relationship that would benefit the Nigeria music industry as a whole.
According to information gathered by Business Post, the MoU will see A Thousand Miles Audiovisual, headed by Mr John Sunday, handle the production of Benez Music International’s lead artiste, Mr Lawrence Uwaifo’s music video in the next 12 months.
It was further gathered that both parties agreed to open a collaborative partnership with a view to supporting the common objective of serving the interest of creators of audiovisual works, creating a platform to build a closer relationship within, and around the world.
Mr Uwaifo, while expressing his delight over the deal, described the development as the right step in the right direction in his music career.
“I am very happy and excited to have signed this deal; I feel confident it is the right thing to do at this time of my music career. I’m 100 percent certain that A Thousand Miles has what it takes to push my career to the next level with quality videos,” the artiste enthused.
He added that with the establishment of the relationship, the company is to handle two of his music videos in the next 12 months.
In his remarks, CEO of A Thousand Miles Audiovisual, Mr John Sunday, who expressed his appreciation, said he looks forward to helping Mr Uwaifo, popularly known as Kilo One, take his music beyond Nigeria to other continents.
“Uwaifo is someone I have followed his music progress for sometimes now and I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with him and contribute my little quota to the success story.
“He’s a very hardworking young man and I believe in him and his music, I am proud of what he has done so far and it is my utmost belief that with a little push, with quality video, the sky will be the beginning,” Mr Sunday said.
The MoU will also see Benez Music International providing media publicity during the duration of the agreement.