Cosoma Under Pressure over Grants

Malawi Artists Calls for COSOMA Audit Amid Allegations of Favoritism and Self-Enrichment

A storm is brewing in Malawi’s music industry as more artists voice frustration over the Copyright Society of Malawi’s (COSOMA) handling of royalties, accusing the body of favoritism, lack of transparency, and even self-enrichment. Lilongwe-based female dancehall artist Kellie Devine Njuchi recently sparked debate after revealing that she received only K30,000 from COSOMA for her collaboration with Afro-pop star Driemo on the hit track Better, d…

Cosoma under pressure over grants

Creative industry players have expressed their concern on the grants awarded to three Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) board members in the recent disbursement of the Copyright Fund grants. Last week, the Copyright Fund disbursed K189 million to artists and artistic bodies and beneficiaries included serving Cosoma board chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango, members Debbie Ntupa and Wendy Harawa. Kapyepye: The fund operates independently Howev…