Nigerian Musical Works Copyright Registration
Protect your original melodies, lyrics, sheet music, and musical compositions with an official Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) certificate. 1710Media handles the entire registration process for you - fast, stress-free, and 100% approved.
Copyright Registration for Songwriters & Composers in Nigeria
As a songwriter or composer, your musical work (the melody, harmony, lyrics, and arrangement) is your most valuable asset. Registering it with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) gives you undeniable legal proof that the song is yours, no one can steal it, sample it, or perform it without your permission or payment.
1710Media manages your full musical works copyright registration from start to finish and delivers your official NCC certificate in 14 working days. Register your musical work today and start getting paid properly for every play, cover, or sync.
What Is Musical Works Copyright Registration in Nigeria?
A Musical Work refers to the composition itself: the melody, harmony, arrangement, musical notation, and the accompanying lyrics. This registration secures the legal ownership of this underlying composition.
This registration protects the composition (the song), not the Sound Recording (the master). Separate rights administration is required for the audio master.
Any songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, beatmaker, or producer who created the original melody, chords, harmony, or lyrics can register and own the rights. Publishers, record labels, heirs, or co-writers can also register if the rights have been legally transferred or shared with them (with clear percentage splits).
Registration gives you exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, license, and authorize new recordings of your work, while others must seek permission or compensate you to use it.
Benefits of Nigerian Music Copyright Registration
- Court-Ready Proof of Ownership: NCC certificate is prima facie evidence in any Nigerian court
- Instant Infringement Protection: Sue or issue takedowns against thieves immediately
- Automatic Global Coverage: Protected in 180+ countries via Berne Convention
- Full Monetization Control: License for syncs, covers, sampling, and public performance
- Lifetime + 70 Years Protection: Your estate keeps earning long after you’re gone
- Clear Co-Writer Splits: Avoid expensive disputes with documented ownership shares.
Requirements for Musical Works Copyright Registration
To register your musical composition with the Nigerian Copyright Commission, you need:
- An original work fixed in tangible form (sheet music, Lead Sheet, demo recording, or digital file).
- Clear song title (maximum 70 characters) and medium of fixation.
- Full names and details of all authors/composers/lyricists/contributors.
- Publication status (published or unpublished) and date/country if applicable.
- Copy of the work (PDF manuscript, audio file, or both).
- Signed transfer agreement (only if rights were assigned).
1710Media prepares and submits everything correctly the first time, no rejections, no delays.
Musical Works Copyright Registration (NCC)
NGN50,000
If you create original music, melodies, lyrics, or compositions, you need to protect your rights legally. Registering your musical work with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) secures your ownership and exclusive rights under the law.
Proceed below to start registration. After payment, you will be redirected to a secure form to complete your registration details. We will handle the entire filing process with the NCC on your behalf.
You will receive:
- Official NCC Copyright Certificate
- Detailed Filing & Registration Report
- Secure and verifiable NCC documentation
Your certificate will be issued within 14 days from successful submission to NCC.
