The popular Kayamba Africa group faces a lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement. Word Is is in possession of a demand letter sent to Kayamba Africa Ltd demanding Sh1 million compensation, an immediate stop to further infringement and admission of liability for infringing on copyright for two songs owned by Webuye Jua Kali.
The letter dated September 14 was sent to Kayamba Africa from lawyers Wesonga and Company Advocates. It states: “That on diverse dates during you live performances at various functions, you performed/sang our client’s songs namely “Mulongo” and “My Dear” without their consent, authority or permission. “The performance of these songs during various functions brought you monetary gains without any benefit to our client. Your actions also contravened the express provisions of the Copyright Act, 2001, No. 12 of 2001 regarding copyright protection.”
The letter warned, “That should we not hear from yourselves within seven days from the date hereof, we shall proceed to court without any reference to you.” Kayamba Africa is popular for their traditional and ethnic style of music. The group of six is the to go to band for high profile events and wedding ceremonies.
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