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 determined by the hard work and input of each artiste.
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"Otile Brown got, I think, over Ksh120,000. Some got Ksh100,000, Ksh50,000, Ksh60,000, and some got Ksh10,000," Muli stated.
"The reason why the pay cannot be equal is everyone's work is different, and [you] are paid according to your effort. Hatuwezi watoshanisha," he explained.
Otile Brown is yet to comment on the report.
Ksh20M MCSK payout
This comes in light of MCSK CEO Ezekiel Mutua's announcement that the government was disbursing a Ksh20 million payout to 16,000 Kenyan musicians on January 25, 2024.
Mutua also said that the board had secured agreements with various entities, including broadcasters, Google, and the Kenyan matatu industry, to implement their strategy.
He explained that the initiative aims to empower creators, allowing them to earn from their work and contribute to the growth of the Kenyan music industry.
Mutua also credited positive changes in the industry to his leadership, citing a substantial increase in YouTube pay rates from 1.7% to 16.5%.
Mutua also highlighted the government's commitment to revitalizing the music sector. He mentioned ongoing reviews of tariffs and royalties to ensure fair compensation for musicians.
Mutua expressed optimism about the transformative journey undertaken by the government, to make the Kenyan music industry a thriving hub for artists.
