This was to help them collect royalties as African music started becoming popular with its consumption going into public places, radio, and TV. The society collected Sh52 million in 2018, up from Sh45 million the previous year. According to records, the society distributed Sh12 million and Sh20 million to members in 2017. The society had collected Sh76 million in 2017, of which Sh27 million went to members. “Like I said, when we started, MCSK was supposed to guard artistes rights just like unions such as the Kenya National Union of Teachers.

Source: Standard Digital July 10, 2021 03:00 UTC