Ezekiel Mutua responds to viral claims of leaked MCSK accounts
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has responded to viral claims of leaked accounts for the entity for 2023. In a statement, Mutua claims the document, shared by Kenyan rapper and former radio presenter Hubert Mbuku Nakitare alias Nonini, has been doctored from the financial statements of the Music Publishers Association of Kenya […]
Ezekiel Mutua explains delay in paying royalties to some artistes
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has come out to explain the delay in the payment of royalties to thousands of artistes. Mutua revealed that the society has disbursed royalties to over 6,000 artistes in an exercise that is expected to come to an end on March 29, 2024. In a statement, […]
‘Ssaru is a talented, gifted artiste, great friend of mine’ – Ezekiel Mutua heaps praises on Ssaru despite past spat
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) boss Ezekiel Mutua and gengetone artiste Sylvia Ssaru have seemingly hugged out their beef. The reconciliation took place at an MCSK event where the society distributed Ksh20 million in royalties to 16,000 musicians. What stood out at the event was the hug between Mutua and the ‘Kaskie Vibaya’ hitmaker […]
‘Otile Brown paid Ksh120K in royalties’ – MCSK
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has revealed that Otile Brown was one of the highest earners in the society’s latest distribution of royalties to artistes. According to MCSK Chairman Lazarus Muli, Otile Brown received a substantial sum of Ksh120,000 in the payout. In an interview with SPM Buzz, Muli explained that the payouts were […]
Ezekiel Mutua apologises to Makau Mutua after calling him fake professor
The Music Copyright Society Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has apologised to Makau Mutua, hours after calling him a fake professor on social media. In a post on X, Ezekiel termed Makau a fake professor after the latter criticised MCSK for promising to disburse Ksh20 million as royalties to 16,000 artistes, which translates to an […]
Ali Manzu claps back at Ezekiel Mutua for criticizing journalists who interviewed Ruto
Journalist Ali Manzu has told off Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua for criticizing journalists who interviewed President William Ruto on Sunday night. Mutua, who previously worked as a journalist, had questioned the ability of journalists selected by different media houses to interview the President on national issues. According to Mutua, the journalists […]
Ezekiel Mutua slams X users for being ‘toxic’
Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Ezekiel Mutua has pushed back against accusations from tweeps that his recent praise for President William Ruto was a ploy to secure a job within the government. The ‘moral cop’ defended his remarks and expressed his disappointment with what he sees as a toxic and negative atmosphere on social […]