MC Jessy, has called out the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) for demanding a Ksh200,000 payment ahead of his upcoming comedy show.
Speaking in an interview with SPM Buzz, MC Jessy expressed his frustration, revealing that MCSK had issued stern warnings, including threats of legal action, if the payment was not made.
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“I received a very threatening call, and I even have a recording. They said if we don’t pay Ksh200,000 to MCSK, we won’t be allowed to hold the show. They even claimed I’d be arrested if we went ahead with it. It was a disrespectful call; I felt belittled as an artist,” he said.
The comedian questioned the basis for MCSK’s demand, especially since his performance does not rely on music.
“My question is, how did they come up with that figure? They assumed I’ll play Kenyan music. I told them, ‘Who told you I’m going to play music?’” he recounted.
Refusal to Pay
MC Jessy clarified that while he plans to incorporate Kenyan music into his comedy routine, he would prefer to compensate the individual artists directly rather than paying MCSK.
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“I’ll contact the artists and ask how much I should pay them directly. I know they’d earn more that way than by going through MCSK. So, I will not pay MCSK. Let them come and arrest me,” he stated defiantly.
He added that the demand has created unnecessary pressure as he works to ensure the event’s success, noting the financial strain he has already endured in organizing and promoting the show.
“I’ve spent a lot to make this event successful. Now they’re telling me I’ll be arrested if I proceed with my own comedy show without paying Ksh200,000,” he shared on Instagram.
