Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. A British Company by the name “De Wolfe Music” has claimed ownership and copyrighted the Kenyan national anthem. by Vanessa Murrey December 31, 2020, 1:26 PM, by Mercy Auma December 28, 2020, 10:44 AM, by Kahawa Tungu December 26, 2020, 7:45 PM, by Eva Nyambura December 23, 2020, 3:12 PM, by Eva Nyambura December 23, 2020, 9:36 AM, by Mercy Auma December 19, 2020, 10:25 AM. The Kenya copyright board has little information on who has the rights to the National anthem. The claimant of the copyright to Kenya’s anthem was De Wofle Music, a UK based music company. The constitution of Kenya under article 9 prescribes the National anthem as a National symbol. Close. A complication arising though concerns the fact that the discovery of what is now a copyright saga came from a YouTube interaction, where Kenya’s national anthem was flagged in a video after a copyright claim from De Wolfe. 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According to the you tube content creator under the 2nacheki Chanel,  their video was not monetized but the fact that it was flagged meant that De Wolfe owned the rights to the Kenyan National anthem. The Kenya national anthem has had a fettered history and yesterday, Kenya’s chorus of independence found itself mired in controversy. Reports, originating from social media and that found themselves into the mainstream media space, alleged that the nation’s patriotic song had been copyrighted by the British firm De Wolfe Music. The case of derivative must, therefore, fail on the above grounds as well," the board stated. Kenya’s national anthem composed in 1963 has since acquired a global status and is now akin to being the world’s national anthem thanks to Kenya’s legendary athletes who with every international competition keep lifting the Kenyan flag higher and higher. Previous article. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. A Kenyan content creator has complained to you tube after his video ranking the best African National anthems was flagged . With a British firm’s failed attempt to register the kikoy also serving as a reminder, the national anthem copyright saga places special focus on the awareness of intellectual property rights. “An international company has copyrighted the Kenyan national anthem and they are earning from it and evening running adverts from it, but a Kenyan Youtuber cannot make money from it,” 2nacheki said. An online user had composed a work and attempted to post it on video site YouTube, upon which his video was stuck out for copyright infringement. “KECOBO is at the moment studying the terms and conditions in YouTube platform with a view to requesting for take down of all content offending the National Anthem by the said company and others,” the copyright body said. YouTube Drama. You can: Scroll to a Playing Track - when active, the results will automatically scroll to show the track that is playing.. Night Mode - This activates a dark theme.. Classic Pagination - This changes the infinite scroll to classic pagination within search results.. Scroll to playing track Night mode Classic Pagination The measure will lapse on December 31, 2020. “The national anthem is over 50 years and has thus fallen into public domain," the statement reads. The content creator – who runs the ‘2nacheki’ channel – claimed he was informed that AdRev Publishing had registered the complaint on behalf of De Wolfe Music, a British company which, as it emerges, owns the rights to the Kenyan National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/EUJPEdgeg5, — Kenya Copyright Board (@KenyaCopyright) February 5, 2019, An Editorial in The Star also made the assertion “De Wolfe’s claim will not carry weight in international courts of law. It sounds as if De Wolfe ambushed Kenya and ‘stole’ its national anthem from underneath its nose . De Wolfe that is said to have the copyright to the Kenyan anthem is a music library company in Britain that was established in 1909. The Kenyan National Anthem has been falsely copyright claimed by the UK-based company De Wolfe Music. De Wofle Music Company has come out to clear the air on the allegations, denying any copyright ownership of the national anthem. According to the music firm, what they posted on their YouTube channel is just a sound recording of the anthem. We are working to remedy this situation. But is it Worth It? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The projects seek to achieve very low embodied CO2 footprint buildings using low carbon cement-based materials and locally available resources. He is passionate about news, religion and sports. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The Kenyan National Anthem is copyrighted by British music production company, De Wolfe Limited on YouTube. According to Intellectual Property blogger Victor Nzomo writing in 2011, the kiondo case revolved around expired product patent, a loophole which Japan ceased upon. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. British company De Wolfe Music has claimed the copyright of the Kenya National Anthem on YouTube (see P8). According to the content creator, the National anthem that they used was different from what De wolfe had copyrighted which was basically an instrumental of the National anthem. Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our hands on? UK-based De Wolfe Music is claiming to be the owner of the track, which is actually in the public domain. Kenya British firm State symbols De Wolfe Music National Anthem Owns. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. On further investigations, he found out that the British company had claimed […] We stand out from the rest. Share this story. This revelation was made after a Kenyan YouTuber received a copyright warning from YouTube after he used the Kenyan anthem in one of his video. The new appointee is the current Non-Executive Chairman of Distell International Holdings Ltd and is a Non-Executive Director of Bayport Management Limited. As is commonplace among the Kenyan social media fraternity, this caused ire as many sought to understand just why this esteemed piece of Kenyan art, originated by its citizens and performed at the nation’s most historic moments, was left loose by the government. He was informed that AdRev Publishing had registered the complaint on behalf of De Wolfe Music, a British music company. "The alleged claim for copyright by this company or any other to the original rendition of the National Anthem can't, therefore, be supported. Kenya national anthem in IP tussle. Business Today  is a blog that makes sure you are informed when it comes to business, brings you up to speed with both the local and international news. In response, KECOBO held that the claims on Kenya National Anthem by Dewolfe Music and others were invalid. “The National Anthem is over 50 years and has thus fallen into public domain. It brings in the muddy waters exemplified by the digital age, where control of copyright is far more difficult than it used to be. Six-star Sharks: Confederations Cup. If any track or video embedded on this platform violates any copyrights please inform us immediately and we will take it down. In a statement on February 5, KECOBO said according to copyright laws in Kenya, the claims fell short of the standard. As a body within a position to influence policy, KECOBO should be first in steering this process. “The National Anthem is over 50 years and has thus fallen into public domain. This may mean that the anthem is now free, although other laws governing national symbols continue to govern it. “The international company has rights of the National Anthem and is making money out of it,” the videographer noted. The claimant of the copyright to Kenya's anthem was De Wofle Music, a UK based music company. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. READ : CEO DIES, SH14 BILLION OF INVESTOR MONEY STUCK. The anthem is often played during all international sports competitions both locally and internationally. The reason given was that the Kenyan national anthem was copyrighted by De Wolfe Music. This has happened at a time that the Kenya national anthem which has had a fettered history of independence found itself mired in controversy following reports of the nation’s patriotic song allegedly copyrighted by the British firm De Wolfe Music. The Kenyan National anthem has been copyrighted by an international company called De Wolfe.2nacheki, one of the biggest African channels on YouTube, reported that one of … By listing, Homeboyz is hoping to grow into one of the continent’s media and entertainment giants. The Kenyan Department of Justice has aired its displeasure after a video on YouTube featuring the country's national anthem was hit by a copyright complaint. Daddy Owen’s Wife Farida Allegedly Leaves Him For Rich Tycoon, KFCB Boss Ezekiel Mutua Takes On Comedian Eric Omondi Over Brothel-like Studios in Lavington, Elsa Majimbo Speaks On Trolls, Parents Demanding She Stops Sharing Content On Social Media, Sauti Sol’s “Sol Saturday” Concert Cancelled Over Spike in COVID-19 Infections. Copyright claims on Kenya National Anthem by Dewolfe Music and others are invalid. None is directly linked to the Kenya copyright board. Those with imaginative minds may even conjure up images of the UK firm acting as a [De] Wolfe in sheep’s skin so as to achieve this. KECOBO said that although copyrights usually expire after 50 years, the national anthem has additional protection. However, given the place of National Anthem in any country and the provisions of the National Flags, Emblems and Names Act (Cap 99 laws of Kenya) there is additional protection of the anthem against misuse and improper use,” the statement reads. It has recently come to light that international company De Wolfe Music allegedly copyrighted parts of the Kenya national anthem. 469. Despite this, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) was quick to respond on the copyright claims, stating that the claims by De Wolfe (and others) over the national anthem were invalid. KECOBO made it clear that the copyright protection of the national anthem lasts for 50 years before transferring to the public domain. He can be reached at: [email protected], Your email address will not be published. It sounds as if De Wolfe ambushed Kenya and ‘stole’ its national anthem from underneath its nose. Your email address will not be published. And although De Wolfe Music Company, the company at the heart of the storm, came out to clear the air insisting that it didn’t have the rights to Kenya’s national anthem and had only posted the sound recording of the anthem on Youtube, the event has brought to light a litany of patent disputes pitting Africans against multinationals and individuals. Mobile money transfers of amounts of Ksh1,000 and below have been free since March when the measures were announced. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. What it essentially meant was that De Wolfe owned the copyright to the national anthem of Kenya. Disclaimer: Music In Africa provides a platform for musicians and contributors to embed music and videos solely for promotional purposes. It certainly does not help that the country has in the past been faced with similar standpoints, a key moment being Kenyans feeling robbed when they learnt that the traditional kiondo baskets are patented in Japan. The reason given was that the Kenyan National anthem was copyrighted by British company De Wolfe Music. by Merxcine Cush February 5, 2019, 2:43 PM. According to the content creator, the National anthem that they used was different from what De wolfe had copyrighted which was basically an instrumental of the National anthem. The content creator – who runs the ‘2nacheki’ channel – claimed he was informed that AdRev Publishing had registered the complaint on behalf of De Wolfe Music. Deputy President William Ruto With President Uhuru Kenyatta in a past function. De Wolfe Music, a British production company hit the headlines this week over claims that it has acquired exclusive rights to the Kenyan national anthem, the allegations were quickly dismissed by KECOBO Executive Director Edward Sigei who explicitly underscored that the foreign company has only acquired rights to a rendition of the national anthem. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Teachers Get Their Own Bank. Their sites also has orchestral arrangements of other National anthems. CEO DIES, SH14 BILLION OF INVESTOR MONEY STUCK, JUMIA WANTS TO BREAK SPEED DATING WORLD RECORD, Ethical Citizens Will Change Kenya Not The Constitution, Investors Hope New Year Will Lift NSE Stocks, Uhuru Bank Announces Exit of Boardroom Veterans, Report: These are the Biggest SME Financiers in Kenya. Another company, Ad Rev has claimed the National Anthem on behalf of DeWolfe Music. Learn how your comment data is processed. But the government of Kenya could do it and hopefully completely destroy this company and help set standards for future fake strike claims. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. a British firm’s failed attempt to register the kikoy also serving as a reminder, the national anthem copyright saga places special focus on the awareness of intellectual property rights. The content creator – who runs the ‘2nacheki’ channel – claimed he was informed that AdRev Publishing had registered the complaint on behalf of De Wolfe Music, a British company which, as it emerges, owns the rights to the Kenyan National Anthem. This is where you can change preferences for the site. Read: Google On The Spot For Racism After Editing Out Bare-Chested Zulu Girls. 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