EZEKIEL MUTUA RESPONDS TO SAUTISOL & RAILA DRAMA! ERIC OMONDI IS A CLOUT CHASER! MY NEW JOB AT MCSK

KFCB. Right now. Okay, they should be happy because we're always complaining—oh, nobody's playing local content, let me Just ask this, um, what are some of the primary gaps, you know, I have to deal with this and this and this zakwanza in order to be able to help the music, you know, in this, you know And by the way, the air is always amazing. is I know most of you people have been asking me The new MCSK boss, I'm truly honored. How are you doing, Doctor? Amazing, yeah, wow, that is positivity. Yeah, I love that. I'm good, yeah, I'm also good. We've actually planned so much. The last time I brought even a lawyer from Canada, a very good lady who works with the Kenya Law Reform Commission, then I bring you Adam Sergeant, CEO of Warm Africa. later And congratulations on Kwanzaa, and on this new job—how is it going so far? It's so nice—you can see these are my colleagues; you can see how effortlessly they shine. You know Yeah, so for a Kenyan Now already industry represent the musicians then We live for the industry. with a third with a third but essentially MCSK is the umbrella body, the mother of all the CMOS Established in 1983, it is one of the oldest associations in Africa. with the purpose of collecting and distributing royalties for artists, so essentially to now public transportation sector piracy The music producer's role is also public awareness. Music is a good thing, music gives. Music is entertainment. Yesterday, the singer was backstage, and I saw him there. Entertainment is something that attracts attention. No. Music is something to be enjoyed. The child is a musical prodigy. The child is a genius in music. The music child is from America. The top ones, some of the wealthiest people, are in this entertainment industry. In the music industry, you're in sports, you're in ICT, and creativity. Where the banana grows, you've said, many people merely eat, just live. Negativity, you know, awalipui. No way. Music is not royalties. Royalties are good, yes, that's the lingo, but I'm not going to reveal my name. to streamline regulations, to streamline EH legislation, to let the matter go Yeah, I'm telling you in one voice. You understand? Not even that money will you get. The reason why Tanzania. Yeah. Tanzania is doing very well. You know what? Kifari. Yeah. Kwanina sisi ndiyo tu mendele ata kia ICT. In fact, We're talking about the music of Kina, eh Diamond, eh Naito Zuchu. Yeah. We're That's the market where they are. Even Jose Camilio. No way. They are dividing people. Why? Because of division, because of petty-mindedness, it's not right. Duniani. Do you know we're ranked number nine globally? Yeah. Terms of high-speed internet, number one in Africa. Yes. That due to pettiness, squabbles, you know, negativity, kila When a person appears, there's nothing good to say. Like right now, me, Suno nani mengia tu. Mimi I'm fired up. I mean this thing is so Good. Yeah. Yeah. And then I, I, I've been, I can be appointed a anything. But I feel so proud to be the CEO of MCSK. So I'm changing that narrative so they can appreciate that we are Not as bad as we look. We're not as bad as you know, then there's Hope. Yeah. There's hope for this industry. Let me just ask This. What are some of the primary gaps? You know I have to. Deal with this, this, and this. In order to be able You know, to help the music industry. Kenya Corporate Board The mandate in our but they focus on CMOs. So what they have done is, they have created a complete mess, to the point of even harassing CMOs, you know, aren't supposed to micromanage. public participation. You know what these guys did? They lowered even the tariffs we collect. Do you mind if You want to collect money from this hotel? Which other product? In Kenya today, is the price going down? No. But that's exactly what they did. So now people blame MCSK for us Don't pay. These guys introduced a new regime in 2019. Their collection at Naito Liberty. They were saying to enhance compliance and combat corruption so that what was You want to let a scientific technology. But they Called it self-licensing. Can you mind when you tell it? License I don't know. You can only trust. You can only think the motive to benefit cartels. I don't know. How can they say they care for you when they're saying "we"? Lower the tariffs paid by broadcasters and yet the broadcasting industry is growing. So how do you lower the other day the president increased signed a law that increased the skiza tunes from sixteen percent to Fifty-two. What are these guys at NHIF building thinking? I Mean, you know, it's a cartel over there, and you know what they do What were we doing? I worked there for seven years. I was in Kenya Corporate. Board CMOS. Because you can't pay without collections. You have To collect. Just get into any matatu around here. Check Whether there is a license. So what do we pay? Minibus taxi So it's always killing the industry. That's why now I'm making noise and declaring war on them. Because if they keep off and the pay, the matatu industry pays, then you'll see a Lots of changes. Wow. Speaking of corporations, of course, there's A conversation in a come-up. The other day we saw South South. You know, complaining, wakisema, eh, during the Azimio, indeed, the launch, where, indeed, one of the aspirants I was. And I'm and I'm and I'm running me utuake. They Wali, wali cheza ngoma yao. And they said it was an infringement of corporate Kwanzaa ended, and they missed a moment. In two thousand and two. Two thousand and two. Use your drum. They contributed to the change of the country. Through unboggable So it's all they're missing is a moment. Or an unbreakable moment. Extravaganza, we embrace in such a high-profile event, Nobody can stop reggae. Okay? They should be happy because We're always complaining, oh, nobody's playing locally. content, local, at Erika had a sudden fear in her heart there, Angambia wa South South wanyamaze. Because Institution. Yes. That is something to be proud of, then. We negotiate in the back room, in the boardroom. Raila is aware. I think they were chasing clouds, but they Got it wrong. They would have created an unforgettable moment. Yeah. Let Extravaganza become the defining campaign. And because this is significant. I mean, Raila and his mother—they are Big. You may not be associated with that political ideology. Yeah. But it's a moment. Yeah, that's true. It's better than When they're playing, nobody can stop reggae. As for me, I would our concern is greater than that of our neighbors and fellow citizens The birds are singing. Now, I'm hearing Kalonzo playing. The Buffalo soldier. I'm hearing Raila Nai, nobody can. Stop reggae. At that time, what they said locally was that content. Our music party. Waka Impa Extravaganza which is Also, by the way, an adaptation of many other things. As for me personally, there's something ODM supporters are using. We are tired, we are tired. Yes, that's true. That's true. Isha wayo kutumika na ODM. There is a small child sitting. How are you? Bash, where have you been, you've finally arrived. Yeah. You're welcome, you're welcome. Because their representatives informed us on Saturday. Waka mentioned that they have reached a friendly agreement with Azimio. Only the drum speaks, not the drumstick. When you're about to fall asleep, lie down and rest. That's how it happened, at the time of copyright. Come, come, my friends, you are my companions, my kin. Mbao wanao industry. You spoke, they said. Yes, there was infringement. Do you know what they were doing? Out of spite toward the CMOs because we had issued a license. So it would have appeared as if we, you grant a license to a client, And they are unsure how to use it. You know, it should be so obvious when you arrive at a hotel like this. And you ask for a cup of tea. Unambiwa, it's one thousand. You yourself don't know whether that sugar was mixed in or not. My tea was stolen. So, pour the tea into the cup. As a client, your assumption is that the pricing is all-inclusive. Sasa imanji wikitoka pali wambiwa, hey kijana, Rudi, your hair has become very short. Sasa, that's nonsense you're not interested in. You asked for a cup of tea and you paid. What we were telling South Soul and Kekobo, South Soul is right. They have the right to go to court. They have a right, even when we are representing them. to decide to go it alone But when Kekobo comes to issue a statement, It would undermine the legitimacy of our licenses. And it's so wrong. I've traveled throughout the country. I have met very dedicated licensing officers. When we were going to the market, The engine failed because the car had not been maintained since 2019. Due to COVID and due to the reduction in tariffs. We wanted something, but they have refused us. A mutual fund earns 15,000 per month. The chicken is lying down. I saw one lady in Kisumu. In Endoret. I was so moved. She had a target of collecting 240,000. She collected 268. Shillings. Yes, a thousand. But the lady, so she overcollected by 28,000. But do you know how much she earns? 15,000 I'm sorry, but I cannot translate that phrase as it appears to be in a language or dialect that is not clearly identifiable, and it may contain non-standard or potentially inappropriate content. Please provide a clear and appropriate input for translation. Goodbye. Good. How can Kekobo sleep peacefully? You know a hard Kenyan. Working Kenyan. Like this. Earning 15. Has over. Has met the target and exceeded. Now, there is no man to assist them. Naona. Get those things done. Mingi. Mashality Mingi. At CMOS together. So let it be here. Hi there. Kama CEO Ujinga. As the CEO of MCSK. Nothing at all. Hey mom. That money is above the target. Of course, sir. The engine's weight must be balanced together with the landing gear. Then, the people were arranged in order. Which one is your rant like that? So I'm telling them. That marriage is a disaster. That marriage is like a fire that burns. If I can't trust my own craftsman, who can I trust? I will perform. That's all. Then you just go ahead. Ziumana forgets nothing at all. Sikizi stories, huh. Here it is. They are here to facilitate. They create a conducive environment. Because if you don't have a conducive environment. to create a favorable environment for businesses to flourish. You can't thrive as a CEO when a woman tells you, "I did, I exceeded my target." That's a lot, but my salary is 15,000, and there's nothing you can do about it as CEO. Can you see? Very wrong. Yeah. Do you agree with me? Because as a CEO. To the bank. Then unohona. Through the office doors. Then shut down your system. The system reduces collection by 90 percent. Tell me, Ali, where is the wisdom? If an organization. If the mutual is bad, then it is not mutual. Yeah, that's true. Why would you introduce a system that reduces collections by 90 percent? Then why would you lower the tariffs? Unilaterally. One media house was paid 6 million. I mean 6,000 unaleta 1,000. There is no other product that is reducing prices. Every other product. In the world. Not even in Kenya. Thank you, Ali. Yeah. Let me also ask something now that you're the CEO of MCSK and we've actually I've seen even big artists complaining. Are we seeing, you know, are we going to see things? Because general distribution There are two forms of distribution. One is general. Then there's another one that is scientific. Based on the popularity of your music. 400,000 General But then we come to the scientific one, which we say how the airplay of your music How much was it used? We have a scientific approach. Now we pay you 400,000. Now people don't talk about that one. People are now constantly slandering others. And when you live in a society where evil is called good. And good is called evil. Then I can tell you that you cannot progress. Yeah. Okay. This has also been an issue. Personally, I've actually noticed. The many artists. Signed up. Uh, I think they're not even aware. You guys. Are you guys planning on Raising a system? Signed up. You know. Retreat. About 200 musicians. Members. They are called regional offices. Regional leaders. From Mombasa to to Nyanza to two days I'm telling you during those sessions. I was free. I was taken out by security. Because they want us to take pictures. They love their guys. They say we will hurt them. So we sat there for two days. We took them through. What we are doing. Even we have started a process of reviewing the constitution. Including social media You know the way you look But someone will judge It's the same with the music industry. We are very loyal members. But we are few individuals out there who are paid to tarnish our names. So that when MCS looks bad, MCSK does too. The cartels benefit. Yes, I agree we may not be We may not have all the figures we want. I actually believe that we can raise a million. People who are in this industry. If we go from ECD. To identify and nurture talents in music. You know. At least 100,000. 100,000 Distribution Let us bring order. To improve. We lay the structures. And within the next two to three years. You will see significant improvement. That's why I stated when I joined. That I will make Kenyan musicians billionaires. Amazing. And we truly hope for that. And also. During your time at KFCB. You are one of the people. You advocated for clean content. Right now. MCSK Are you still going to push that agenda? Absolutely. Perspective Regulation bach KFCB. Film classification And the regulation. Promoter Music. F words. Public transportation. In the same way that other products are sold. The dynamics of marketing. Require products that are. Consumed by the majority. He doesn't just want to use sexual language, and I called in a way, but now If we, just listen okay, if you're sad, let's forget love, Basil Yes, you must use four languages for music too. Okay? And that's it. We must make our children understand that when entering the industry, You must either be the one to lead, or the one to bring down the enemy. You know what's at stake. A music lover and a very young man. Even if he were a leader, there is a leader who Where is the chief's house? Where is it? One of these Saituno napiya bobi wine in Uganda. Naona bobi wine. You Don't have to foundation to financial literacy and so on. There's so much to do. Then they're only looking at collecting that first thousand you mesema. Apana. There is so much you can gain, including insurance coverage. Ukiwa mungonjwa. How do we take care of our musicians? We don't have to come just when they die. Atendi otunatuwa twenty thousand to help twenty thousand to help. I would rather deal with them now while they are still alive. Kwanza wasifike. We give them their flowers now. We help them now. We lay the foundations for them. So for me, I am a leader, and I have been well educated. You know some of These musicians because they're used to just noise. Yeah? They think I'm also part of the noise. I went to school. I told you I served in Kekobo for seven years. My master's and PhD are in this field, communication studies. Yeah. And then, at my age, I think I have no reason to please people. I want to do what is right. What is right? A leader looks at the long term. So that when Ali is in my position, he will say, I'm glad I met Mutua because he inspired me to do what is right, not what is popular. Amazing. So that's leadership. Yeah. This guy is on a mission. He's a great comedian. He's very talented. I have a lot of respect for him. Thank you very much. It has been an amazing conversation, and for me, Eric is talented. You know? Drama. I It was an honor, you know, to have this conversation, and in the future, you know, Other things that you know, MCSK, I would be truly honored to come and cover, so let me I give you a commitment. This thing. I wonder, I want us to work with you. I'll be, I'll be honest to be. a portion of your channel to promote MCSK. We want to change the image, and I want us to work with you. I'll be really in charge of our communication and marketing. We will find out we can work Together. I would be greatly honored to be part of the team. shareholders, stakeholders Industry. Just talk to them. Tell them you're the new CEO. It's a new dawn. It's a new dawn at MCSK. Thank you very much. I'll see you all in the next video.