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Artistes tussle over copyright of hit song

Kikuyu benga artiste is battling an Ohangla singer for allegedly using his song without authorisation. Kiundu Waweru traces the genesis of the conflict

Two musicians are embroiled in a melody tussle, a battle that threatens to open a can of worms concerning music rights infringement in Kenya.

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