MCSK Ordered to Close Accounts Used for Royalties Collection
On Thursday, June 13, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) issued a directive for the immediate closure of all accounts used by the Music Copyright
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Rapper Hubert Nakitare, popularly known by his stage name Nonini, has officially quit the “insanity” that is Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK). The
Ezekiel Mutua Defends Raila Against KECOBO As Sauti Sol Vow to Sue Azimio
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has taken issue with the Kenya Copyright Board (Kecobo) for backing Sauti Sol in their
Kenyan Musicians Shouldn’t Be Paupers, says Ezekiel Mutua
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua says he is keen to improve the welfare of musicians in Kenya. Speaking at
I’ll Make Kenyan Musicians Billionaires, Vows Ezekiel Mutua
The newly appointed CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Ezekiel Mutua has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of Kenyan
Ezekiel Mutua’s MCSK Pledge To Musicians: I’ll Be Your Defender
Kenyan musicians and the general public should expect a different side of Ezekiel Mutua following his appointment as the new CEO of the Music
KECOBO Delists KAMP, PRISK, MCSK Over Diversion of Music Royalties
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has deregistered the three Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) – Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP), Performers Rights Society of
Otile Brown Pens Open Letter To President Kenyatta Over Theft of Music Royalties
Musician Otile Brown is the latest local music act to speak out against the reported theft and mismanagement of music royalties at Music Copyright
You Won’t Believe How Much Money Khaligraph Jones Has Received from MCSK
Kenyan music acts are still receiving peanuts in royalties if recent indications are anything to go by. While the amounts have slightly increased from
MCSK Loses Licence Due to Lack of Accountability, Ceases Operations of Collecting Royalties
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) is on the spot after The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) Board of Directors declined to renew its license for the
MCSK Board Suspends CEO Maurice Okoth Over Pending Court Cases
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth has been suspended with immediate effect by the board. In a letter dated March 7, 2016, and
“Elani Not Entirely Truthful” – MCSK CEO Maurice Okoth
Music Copyright Society of Kenya(MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth has come out to defend the board against allegations levelled by Elani. Last week the afropop
Is MCSK Really To Blame? Apparently NTV, KTN, Citizen Pay Only Sh24,000 Per Month for Music
When Elani released a video on Wednesday explaining their one year silence, they were applauded for their bravery in the fight against artists’ exploitation
“It’s Such a Shame to See our Music Heroes Living in Squalor” – Raila Odinga
CORD leader Raila Odinga has come out to put the government on the spot over the neglect of Kenya’s music heroes. Raila was speaking
Frasha and Lady Bee Miss Out on MCSK Director Seats
In what was expected to be a two horse race, the elections for the director of MCSK Nairobi region have sprung quite the surprise.
It Was a Star Studded Affair at Yesterday’s MCSK Elections – PHOTOS
After months of spirited online and offline campaigns, MCSK finally kicked off its elections yesterday at Nyayo Stadium. The voting exercise will run until the
P Unit Named Highest Royalty Earners
According to Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth, genge group P Unit are this months highest royalty earners. Okoth was speaking