‘I will not pay, let them come and arrest me’ – MC Jessy fires back at MCSK over financial demands ahead of his event
Comedian Jasper Muthomi alias MC Jessy has criticized the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) for demanding a hefty fee ahead of his highly anticipated show. MC Jessy revealed his frustrations during an interview with SPM Buzz on Tuesday, December 10, where he disclosed the events leading up to the demand. According to him, MCSK […]
‘Fake’ – Ezekiel Mutua flags notice claiming he has been suspended as MCSK CEO
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has issued a statement set the record straight after a notice claiming that he has been suspended from office surfaced. In his statement shared via his official X page, Mutua flagged the notice as fake asserting that the said poster should be treated with caution. The […]
‘Even stealing has a term limit’ – CS Kuria claims MCSK board wants to extend term irregularly
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has floated claims that the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) board is planning to extend its term limit. In a statement, Kuria said the board, which has been in office for the last six years, is set to hold a special general meeting on Friday in a bid […]
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 […]