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AFTERMATH OF KENYAN GEN Z PROTESTS “Facing the music” is an idiomatic expression that means accepting the consequences of one’s actions, especially when they are difficult or unpleasant. It means taking responsibility for what has been done, confronting a challenging situation, or dealing with the repercussions of a decision or action. It can also imply enduring criticism, judgment, or punishment for one’s actions.”...

Aftermath of Kenyan Gen Z Protest Listen Now The Music Advocate Africa Podcast The Aftermath of Gen Z Protests in Kenya. Reject Finance Bill 2024. President William Ruto Police Parliament

Kenyan artists Reuben Kigame, Celestine Wambui Mbogo, and Stanley Ahoya are challenging the Kenyan Copyright Act in the High Court to gain benefits from the Blank Tape Levy. The dispute involves government entities and collective management organizations,

Blank Tape Levy Dispute: Impact on Kenyan Artists & Copyright Rights Kenyan artists Reuben Kigame, Celestine Wambui Mbogo, and Stanley Ahoya are challenging the Kenyan Copyright Act in the High Court to gain benefits from the Blank Tape Levy. The dispute involves go…

Audiovisual rights are integral to African copyright law, safeguarding creators' control and economic benefit from their works. It promotes freedom of expression, cultural preservation, and economic growth, creating millions of jobs. African governments must prioritize the industry, recognizing its impact and addressing legal and commercial challenges faced by artists in developing, promoting, and distributing their works....

What Are Audiovisual Rights In African Copyright Business Audiovisual rights are integral to African copyright law, safeguarding creators’ control and economic benefit from their works. It promotes freedom of expression, cultural preservation, and e…

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Reject Finance Bill Protests: Impact and Aftermath in Kenya The Reject Finance Bill Protests in Kenya saw music artists and cartoonists play a significant role in amplifying dissent voices and shaping the movement’s narrative. The protests, triggered …

The Reject Finance Bill Protests in Kenya saw music artists and cartoonists play a significant role in amplifying dissent voices and shaping the movement's narrative. The protests, triggered by the proposed Finance Bill, led to nationwide creative expression and calls for change. Artists like Eric Wainaina and Juliani's music became symbols of resistance during the demonstrations that turned violent, resulting in losses and injuries. President Ruto condemned the protests as "treasonous," igniting a crucial dialogue about democratic expression and civil liberties in Kenya. The fusion of music and art formed a potent force in conveying dissatisfaction and solidarity during the protests....

Reject Finance Bill Protests: Impact and Aftermath in Kenya The Reject Finance Bill Protests in Kenya saw music artists and cartoonists play a significant role in amplifying dissent voices and shaping the movement’s narrative. The protests, triggered …

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Kenya Kwanza Creative Economy Pledges. Understanding President Ruto's Plan By George Robert Asewe Dj Probert Founder & CEO According to the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto, President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and his economic team identified 5 key sectors that the Kenya government will focus on between 2022 & 2027 as they roll out programs that will be geared toward implementing the president’s election pledges to Kenyans....

Kenya Kwanza Creative Economy Pledges. Understanding President Ruto’s Plan – The Music Advocate Africa Kenya Kwanza Creative Economy Pledges. Understanding President Ruto’s Plan TweetShareSharePin0 Shares By George Robert Asewe Dj Probert Founder & CEO October 3, 2022 According to the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto, President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and his economic team identified 5 key sectors that the K...

Congratulations H. E. Dr. William Ruto President-Elect of Kenya Ruto the Fifth Dear Mr. President, We congratulate you on your election as President of The Republic of Kenya. We speak on behalf of Millions of Kenyans who wish you well and success as you lead the Republic. We look forward to engaging with your administration on issues concerning the Kenya Cultural Sectors including Copyright, Music, Film, Fashion, Visual Arts, Media, Theater, Design, Gaming, IT, Dance, Books, Publishing & CMOs....

Congratulations H. E. Dr. William Ruto President-Elect of Kenya Ruto the Fifth – The Music Advocate Africa Congratulations H. E. Dr. William Ruto President-Elect of Kenya Ruto the Fifth By George Robert Asewe Dj Probert Founder & CEO TweetShareSharePin0 Shares Dear Mr. President, We congratulate you on your election as President of The Republic of Kenya. We speak on behalf of Millions of Kenyans who wish...

Stories about Kenyan music. Taking shape of the Bengal Musical Landscape with Tabu Osusa.

CMO Information to users / Licencees Part 9 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators need a New CMO Law We discuss why CMOs play a critical role in determining what kind of information music users need to take up the right kind of licences. SIGN OUR PETITION TO PARLIAMENT In this ninth installment of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework we discuss yet another important subject in music....

Relationship Between Collective Management Organisations & Users of Music – The Music Advocate Africa CMO Information to users / Licencees Part 9 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators need a New CMO Law We discuss why CMOs play a critical role in determining what kind of information music users need to take up the right kind of licences. SIGN OUR PETITION TO PARLIAMENT TweetShareSharePin0 Shares B...

PART 12 OF 13 REASONS WHY KENYAN MUSIC CREATORS NEED A NEW CMO LAW We Discuss Why CMOs Need Policy & Regulation in Regard To Complaints & Dispute Resolution SIGN OUR PETITION TO PARLIAMENT In this twelfth installment of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework we discuss yet another important subject in music. We delve into Complaints & Dispute Resolution for Collective Management Organisations....

Complaints & Dispute Resolution Procedures For Collective Management Organisations – The Music Advocate Africa PART 12 OF 13 REASONS WHY KENYAN MUSIC CREATORS NEED A NEW CMO LAW We Discuss Why CMOs Need Policy & Regulation in Regard To Complaints & Dispute Resolution SIGN OUR PETITION TO PARLIAMENT TweetShareSharePin0 Shares By George Robert Asewe Dj Probert Founder & CEO In this twelfth installment of 13 Re...

GOVERNANCE OF COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS Part 5 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework The General Meeting plays a critically important role in the governance structure of Collective Management Organisations. Sign Our Petition To Parliament GENERAL MEETING The general meeting of a CMO should be held regularly and should be properly regulated. Most of the recommendations included in this section are standard clauses found in laws regulating the governance of companies or civil associations in Kenya and around the world....

Governance of Collective Management Organisations – The Music Advocate Africa GOVERNANCE OF COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS Part 5 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework The General Meeting plays a critically important role in the governance structure of Collective Management Organisations. Sign Our Petition To Parliament TweetShareSharePin...

PART 10 OF 13 REASONS WHY KENYAN MUSIC CREATORS NEED A NEW CMO LAW We discuss the Importance of Information Technology Infrastructure for Collective Management Organisations & Why regulation is necessary Sign our Petitiion to Parliament In this tenth installment of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework we discuss yet another important subject in music....

Importance of Information Technology Infrastructure for CMOs – The Music Advocate Africa PART 10 OF 13 REASONS WHY KENYAN MUSIC CREATORS NEED A NEW CMO LAW We discuss the Importance of Information Technology Infrastructure for Collective Management Organisations & Why regulation is necessary Sign our Petitiion to Parliament TweetShareSharePin0 Shares By George Robert Asewe Dj Probert Fo...

From Music Affairs to Fighting Crime Former Kamp CEO Dr. Njoroge Mbugua joins The Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority. On 2nd August 2022, which is the government agency in Kenya mandated to fight the trade in illegal counterfeits retweeted our congratulatory message to Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge Ph.D., MPRSK on his appointment as Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer of The Anti-Counterfeit Authority....

From Music Affairs to Fighting Crime Former Kamp CEO Dr. Njoroge Mbugua joins The Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority. From Music Affairs to Fighting Crime Former Kamp CEO Dr. Njoroge Mbugua joins The Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority. On 2nd August 2022, which is the government agency in Kenya mandated to…

Experiencing German Technical Cooperation in the Kenya Gig Economy Project. 2021 was a difficult year for many Kenyans. Covid shattered businesses & jobs. The Gig economy was sent home packing. No performances. No gatherings. Most of us had not heavily invested in digital infrastructure the way we are doing in 2022. For me, it was even more devastating because in August of that year I lost my father and grandmother....

Experiencing German Technical Cooperation in the Kenya Gig Economy Project. Experiencing German Technical Cooperation in the Kenya Gig Economy Project. 2021 was a difficult year for many Kenyans. Covid shattered businesses & jobs. The Gig economy was sent home packing.…

Kenya’s Failed 1982 Coup & The Banning of Theater Plays. The 1982 Kenyan coup d'état attempt was a failed attempt to overthrow president Daniel Arap Moi's government. The President is the head of state and government. He is also the Commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. RAF Eastleigh was a Royal Air Force airfield in Kenya, in the Eastleigh suburb of Nairobi....

Kenya’s Failed 1982 Coup & The Banning of Theater Plays. The 1982 Kenyan coup d'état attempt was a failed attempt to overthrow president Daniel Arap Moi's government.

PLAYWRIGHT CALL FOR COMMISSIONED PRODUCTION BY THE KENYA NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE If you are an emerging playwright or have established yourself in the theater game this piece is for you. You have In this first installment of unpacking The Kenya National & Cultural Center we would like to amplify an opportunity which I think is clever & timely for the Kenya cultural sector....

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PLAYWRIGHT CALL FOR COMMISSIONED PRODUCTION BY THE KNCC Playwright call for the commissioned production by the Kenya National Cultural Centre.

CMO-Member Financial Relationship ideas for Kenya Creative Sector

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CMO-Member FINANCIAL Relationship proposals for kenya creative sector Regulating the financial relationship between CMOs and their members.

Relationship Between Collective Management Organisations. In this eighth part of our13-part series, we discuss the relationship between Collective Management Organisations in Kenya. We discuss how CMOs cooperate across borders and why Kenya needs a CMO legal framework that will enable foreign CMOs to enter representation agreements with Kenyan CMOs....


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Relationship Between Collective Management Organisations Read about our policy proposals governing relationship between Collective Management Organisations. Its about Representation Agreements

THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THAT THE RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE PUBLIC WHICH IS A RIGHT GRANTED TO COPYRIGHT HOLDERS HAS BEEN ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY EMERGING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS. TERMS SUCH AS STREAMING ARE NOW MAINSTREAM. UNFORTUNATELY, THESE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THAT HAVE ENABLED THINGS LIKE STREAMING, WEBCASTING, AND RING TONES HAVE AFFECTED THE RIGHTS OF WRITERS https://themusicadvocate.africa/why-kenya-needs-a-digital-cmo-for-music-authors-publishers-producers-and-performers/

Its all about CMO Money Management CMO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, DISTRIBUTION Of REVENUE & DEDUCTIONS Part 6 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework Sign Our Petition In part 6 of the 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal framework we discuss a very important and controversial subject in Kenyan Music- Money....

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CMO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE & DEDUCTIONS Its all about CMO Money Management CMO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, DISTRIBUTION Of REVENUE & DEDUCTIONS Part 6 of 13 Reasons Why Kenyan Music Creators Need a New CMO Legal Framework Sign Our Peti…