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Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua

4Mar

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Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua

A vexed Kenyan rapper Hubert Nakitare well known as Nonini took on Music Copyright Society of Kenya chairman Ezekiel Mutua over the disbursement of royalties to Kenyan artists. Speaking on Citizen TV, Nonini accused the MCSK and all Kenyan Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) of ignoring the set directives of disbursing 70% in royalties of the money they collect. He further ridiculed MCSK for running a crooked system at the expense of denying artists their rightful pay. "Artists know the amount of money they should earn. A majority of those I represent have not been paid and their songs are always played," said Nonini. "Why is money being collected and distributed in bits? Royalties are distributed once...There is no day these people have distributed 70%." Nonini ...

Films board appoints new CEO, Ezekiel Mutua’s future unknown

6Aug

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Films board appoints new CEO, Ezekiel Mutua’s future unknown

The Kenya Film and Classification Board has appointed Christopher Wambua to act as its chief executive officer. An internal memo to all members of staff said the appointment takes effect today, August 6, 2021. “This is to inform you that Christopher Wambua has been appointed Ag. chief executive officer with effect from August 6, 2021. Kindly accord him the necessary support,” said the letter by Paskal Opiyo, acting chief manager, corporate services. The development at the parastatal comes hot on the heels of a statement by outgoing CEO Ezekiel Mutua denying reports that he had been fired from the government agency. Mutua, through his social media accounts on Thursday, trashed as malicious, reports going the rounds that he had been fired. He said the agency has not annou...

Ezekiel Mutua warns Kenyans against Unsavoury videos.

18Jun

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Ezekiel Mutua warns Kenyans against Unsavoury videos.

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has issued a warning to Kenyans recording unsavoury videos of other people. “Making videos of others while naked, with or without their approval, is a breach of the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222. No film or class of film for public exhibition shall be made without a filming license from the Board. Now you know!” Mutua wrote. Others opined that the law only applies to films. Here are some of the reactions: @wilter_sarah "See your life. Where were you when Bridget Achieng was humiliated? Where were you, sir?" @Nita_salome "Now you speak up on this rampant vice because one of your own is involved. Where have you been all this time?" @NyutheDennis "We had some other video since last Sunday. You never talked. Please remain ...

Eric omondi showers bahati with loads of cash to substitute Ezekiel Mutua 200k financial support.

14Jun

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Eric omondi showers bahati with loads of cash to substitute Ezekiel Mutua 200k financial support.

Comedian Eric Omondi has settled the cold war between Ezekiel Mutua and Bahati by covering the sponsorship money that the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss promised to reward the star. During the listening party for the album on Sunday, June 13, an event attended by several friends and celebrities alike, Eric decided to show off. In a video shared by Bahati on Instagram, one could spot the two with many others on stage as Eric slapped notes of cash in Bahati's face, who just sat there enjoying the moment. The comedian even went over to the singer's wife, Diana Marua, and gave her some of the money. Eric then picked the microphone and urged artistes to support each other instead of waiting for people to put them down. The musician then hilariously asked his wif...

Embarambamba defends himself over ‘raunchy’ video.

25May

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Embarambamba defends himself over ‘raunchy’ video.

Gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma, alias Embarambamba has come out to defend his name following a viral raunchy video on social media that caused debate from Kenyans as well as his fans. In a video, the electric artist is seen performing at a party while dancing on top of a lady at a club. The video attracted a lot of criticism from Kenyans, with the majority questioning his role as a gospel singer in this era. Kenya Film and Classification Board CEO Ezekiel Mutua, who has lately been concerned with Embarambamba’s style said that the artist had crossed the line. CAS in the Ministry of trade Trade David Osiany said that what the artist did was gross misconduct and inexcusable. But the artist was swift to respond to the criticism, saying that people who are cond...

Eric Omondi apologizes over explicit show.

13Mar

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Eric Omondi apologizes over explicit show.

Comedian Eric Omondi has apologized to the Kenya Film Classification board over his explicit show and wants an out of court settlement. The KFCB boss said the apology can be accepted when he pulls down the videos. He gave Omondi up to Monday March 15 to do soor else meet in court. The comedian took to his IG confirming his apology and said despite his mistakes he does not want his mistakes to punish the whole industry. Omondi and his 15 wife material show were on Friday freed from central police cells in Nairobi pending arraignment. On Friday the KFCB boss informed the public that his directive for the arrest and charging Omondi is not meant to stifle creativity. Nairobi central division police Mark Wanjala confirmed the release of omondi and his cast on a 50,000 bond ea...