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HOW TO AVOID COPYRIGHT STRIKE AND KEEP YOUR MUSIC CAREER SAFE

If you are an artist, producer, composer, lyricist, distributor, or work in the music industry and have your music up...
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KECOBO, KIPI AND THE ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AUTHORITY ARE MERGED, WHILE KFCB IS DISSOLVED?

Boy hasn’t January gotten off to quite the start!  In just 75 days of January we’ve seen: Chris Brown sue...
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A THINK PIECE ON CRYSTAL ASIGE VS. SOL GENERATION CASE

The creative world thrives on collaboration, yet when partnerships sour, they often reveal the challenges of balancing artistry and business....
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THE NETFLIX CASE THAT IS INTERROGATING ‘FAIR USE’ FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS

If you’re ever online when viral trends and or news is circulating the streets of the world wide web, then...
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Lil Maina, Kanzu, and the Beats Behind ‘Kishash’

In the latest episode of “Things We Never Talk About in Studio But Should,” we find ourselves with Lil Maina...
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The Dance (and Drama) of Working with Agencies: A Cautionary Tale from the Kenyan Stage

So, you’ve made it as a dancer in Kenya— congratulations! All the sweaty rehearsals, and hours spent mastering that one...
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Art

FROM KIOO CHA JAMII TO THE SENATE: A REFLECTION ON THE CREATIVE ECONOMY SUPPORT BILL 2024.

It started as a simple idea—bringing together creatives and legal experts working within Creative Industry in Kenya in a space...
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‘TO CHANGE THE RESULT, YOU MUST CHANGE THE APPROACH’. THE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT HEADACHE IN KENYA.
Art Law

‘TO CHANGE THE RESULT, YOU MUST CHANGE THE APPROACH’. THE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT HEADACHE IN KENYA.

Today’s focus shall concentrate on a letter written by one Mr. Bernard Kioko to the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry...
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Art Culture Law

LEGAL AID CLINIC HELD IN MOMBASA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATIVES NEST FOUNDATION

The two days proved a great success as different types of creatives showed up to not only learn but to...
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THE WAIVER ON BUSINESS PERMITS FOR FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND FILM-MAKERS
Culture Law

THE WAIVER ON BUSINESS PERMITS FOR FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND FILM-MAKERS

  On Monday 29th, October 2022, Nairobi city county through the county executive committee for finance and economic planning issued...
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 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SIGNING AN ACTOR’S CONTRACT
Art Law

 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SIGNING AN ACTOR’S CONTRACT

“This one-sided-ness is such a stalwart of the status quo, you would be remiss to skim through a contract with...
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HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT ON NON-CONSENSUAL USE OF A PERSON’S IMAGE
Art Law

HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT ON NON-CONSENSUAL USE OF A PERSON’S IMAGE

  Graduations are big occasions. They’re a stage in one’s life when one gets thrust into completely unchartered territory. The...
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The Influencer Phenomenon
Art Culture Law

The Influencer Phenomenon

  Image from Pinterest It’s an ‘end-of-the-month’ type of Friday, and a group of friends is gathered at an apartment...
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Art Culture Law

WE GO FURTHER WHEN WE GO TOGETHER

In recognizing that the Kenya Copyright Board is a State Corporation under the Office of the Attorney General & the...
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Azimio Coalition’s use of the Sauti Sol track ‘Extravaganza’.
Art Culture Law

Azimio Coalition’s use of the Sauti Sol track ‘Extravaganza’.

The essence of the track ‘Extravaganza’ that premiered on the 28th of May 2019 essentially captures the soul and spirit...
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THERE’S A NEW GALLERY IN TOWN – ‘N.W GALLERY’!
Art

THERE’S A NEW GALLERY IN TOWN – ‘N.W GALLERY’!

There's a new gallery in town! "I made the decision to open my gallery to show the works of young...
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SHOWCASE SATURDAYS #6: MEET VISUAL ARTIST RESIAN TAKONA
Art Culture

SHOWCASE SATURDAYS #6: MEET VISUAL ARTIST RESIAN TAKONA

... I was one of the winners of a continental art competition called Arts Talent Africa (ARTTA) - an initiative...
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THE REVOLUTION WILL BE INSTAGRAM LIVE-D.
Art Culture

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE INSTAGRAM LIVE-D.

I send my message at 12.37 P.M. They respond at 3.19 P.M. with these words: "Our answer is yes. Always...
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SHOWCASE SATURDAYS #5: MEET FINE ARTIST – LIDANJAM ART!
Art

SHOWCASE SATURDAYS #5: MEET FINE ARTIST – LIDANJAM ART!

His journey towards becoming a fine artist and the seasoned creative that he is today didn't quite begin as conventionally...
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I’M A POP STAR NOT A DOCTOR
Art Law

I’M A POP STAR NOT A DOCTOR

Si you remember that nephew of yours who told you that they wanted to be a full-time music producer and...
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