Ezekiel Mutua, former CEO of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) and current CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), revealed that January 25th holds great promise for musicians.

Mutua shared that, in collaboration with the government, MCSK will be distributing a substantial sum of 20,000,000 among 16,000 musicians.

Mutua highlighted that each musician stands to take home approximately Ksh.1,250.

The financial injection is aimed at supporting and recognizing the contribution of musicians to the cultural landscape.

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Expanding on the initiative, Mutua disclosed ongoing discussions with digital platforms like Google.

He urged musicians to actively engage in self-promotion on social media platforms, thereby creating additional revenue streams.

According to Mutua, the collaboration with digital platforms is part of a broader strategy to enhance the financial prospects of musicians.

Mutua conveyed that the government is attuned to their needs and aspirations.

He said that the upcoming distribution is just the starting point of a more comprehensive plan to uplift the music industry.

However, the announcement did not resonate well with some netizens.

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Some expressed dissatisfaction with the allocated amount.

The announcement sparked conversations about the economic realities faced by musicians.

Further, the need for more initiatives to address their financial well-being.

Mutua’s announcement not only highlighted the ongoing challenges within the music industry.

But also the collective call for more sustainable support systems.