The Rwanda commercial court has concluded that ORINFOR and Radio Isango Star should pay Artist Cécile Kayirebwa for violating the Copyright of her music.
Kayirebwa dragged to court the two broadcasting houses accusing them of using her music without her approval.
The Court ordered ORINFOR (Rwanda Information Office) to pay the artist Rwf 6 million while Isango Star Radio will pay Rwf 2 million.
The judge ruled on two principles: the unauthorized use of artistic works and Cécile Kayirebwa copyright liability.
Other local radio stations have also used Kayirebwa’s music including Radio Contact FM which had the permission of the author.
City Radio, Flash FM and Ijwi ry’Afrika have not been convicted by the court for lack of convincing evidence.
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