This Is What Has Happened To Radio And TV Stations After Artistes Demonstrated To Demand Airplay

The other day we saw little known artistes demonstrate along streets in Nairobi and later pitch camp at Nation Centre to demand that stations play Kenyan music.

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The artistes lamented that their music had been ignored in favour of foreign music and specifically Nigerian music.

Well, I felt this was a misinformed move by D-list artistes who were forcing their way into media houses when they are sure their music is pathetic.

Had I seen the likes of Sauti Sol, Jaguar, Elani and the rest of established artistes demonstrating, I would understand.

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But it seems the government has jumped to the defense of local artistes after a music policy was launched yesterday.

CS for sports and culture Hassan Wario graced the event that went down at Laico Regency Hotel and which was attended by a number of artistes.

The policy stipulates that Kenyan radio and TV stations play 60% local content. This is mandatory. The policy also aims at ensuring that artistes’ rights are not violated.