Jetu complains to Cosomaover commercial song use
Mon, March 3, 2025 | Malawi
According to the letter we have seen, Jetu has asked Cosoma to intervene to ensure that MultiChoice Africa is held accountable for the unauthorised use of her song, establish the extent of the infringement and financial gains accrued from the commercial. “DStv Africa, through MultiChoice, has benefitted commercially from the use of Chakwaza without any lincensing arrangement, royalties or financial compensation to the rightful owner. This is not only unlawful, but also unethical as it disregards the economic and moral rights of the Malawian musicians,” reads the letter in part. It says should Cosoma fail to take the necessary steps to address the issue, Jetu’s management will take legal action against MultiChoice Africa to seek appropriate compensation and damages for the infringement of her intellectual property. ...
