Blame game between artistes and airplay collection agency

Artists Herbert Rock and Mani Martin on stage. There is a culture of airing artists work, but payments are hard to come by. That is what is informing the discussion with RSAU. PHOTO ~ FILE

What you need to know:

  • In November 2019, RSAU distributed approximately RFW10 million ($10,684) of royalties to 84 artists.

  • It has since then embarked on sensitisation campaigns and collecting royalties.

  • Established in 2010, in line with the activation of the law, RSAU came into operations in 2013 after reaching into collaboration with RDB and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.