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okayafrica Still taken from YouTube. Kwaito Legend Protests Against South African Music Rights Organisation for Unpaid Royalties
South African Kwaito musician, Eugene Mthethwa, has reached a resolution after protesting against the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). The Trompies member alleges that SAMRO has not paid royalties to him for more than thirty years.
Eugene Mthethwa, of the famous kwaito group, Trompies, has gone on a protest against the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). Mthethwa s protest reportedly began this past Thursday when he locked himself inside the offices of SAMRO and demanded to be paid royalties dating back to 1988. The music veteran reportedly vowed not to leave the offices in Braamfontein until his paperwork was filed. A video of the seemingly distressed musician circulated on social media shortly afterwards.
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Frustrated Trompies star Eugene chains himself over royalties 18 February 2021 - 20:27 Eugene Mthethwa
Kwaito legend Eugene Mthwethwa has chained himself to a pole inside South African Music Rights Association (SAMRO) offices in Braamfontein demanding his royalties.
Mthethwa who was supported by Ringo Madlingozi demanded all his composing royalties dating back to 1998.
The member of legendary kwaito outfit Trompies who started his sit-in around 1pm on Thursday said he was prepared to sleep at the organisation s reception until his issues and other artists royalties were sorted out.
His bid to get his royalties started six years ago and he said the organisation has been telling him about alleged undocumented music.