In the vibrant landscape of Kenya’s arts and entertainment industry, a pervasive challenge has cast a shadow over the livelihoods of many talented artists: poor pay and the struggle to secure fair compensation for their creative endeavors. As artists pour their hearts into crafting music, films, and other forms of artistic expression, the disparity between their artistic contributions and financial remuneration remains a poignant issue. The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), recognizing the gravity of this challenge, has taken steps to champion the cause of artists and reshape the landscape of the industry.
At the heart of the matter is the struggle artists face in securing fair pay for their work. Many artists, despite the immense value they bring to the cultural tapestry of the nation, often find themselves grappling with meager earnings that fail to reflect the true worth of their creative output. This, in turn, hampers the sustainability of their artistic careers and impedes the flourishing of the industry as a whole.
It is however, disheartening to see the slow pace of progress in protection of the artists interests in monetary terms and the meagre proportions that artists in Kenya get when 20 million ksh is divided among 16000 artists where ever artist gets less than 8 dollars for the extensive work and investment put in towards their craft.
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