Mali Safi Chito Singer Blasts DJs, Warns Them Against Uploading Her Song on YouTube: "I Own Rights"

 

Viral song Mali Safi Chito hitmaker Millicent Jepkorir, aka Marakwet Daughter, has a bone to chew with Kenyan DJs. Mali Safu Chito singer Marakwet Daughter says DJs are exploiting her. Marakwet Daughter warns DJs In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, the songstress accused Kenyan DJs of exploiting her. She said they frequently upload her viral song, Mali Safi Chito, to their YouTube channels, which she finds unacceptable. Pointing a finger at the camera, the singer warned the DJs that they should never include her song in their YouTube mixes. She explained that she put a lot of effort into making the song and, as such, feels like the DJs are profiting off her hard work. However, she clarified that they can use the song in mixes played at clubs or events, just not on YouTube. "DJs heshimu kazi yangu, you are not allowed kuupload my music in your YouTube channel. Unajua chenye nilipitia ndo nikarecord hiyo wimbo? I have the rights, I own the rights it is registered. Do not upload my work on your YouTube channel. Piga sherehe, tumia song, furahia...pata ya event but not YouTube," she said. Perhaps to lighten the mood, she clarified that only one DJ had used the song in his YouTube mixes, though she did not reveal his name. The singer's statement ignited reactions among netizens, most of whom were not pleased with her remarks. @jumeirah2005: "Sawa Beyoncé tumeskia!" @mofat_ke: "Who remembers Msupa S????? They actually almost resemble." @stellamarisnzomo: "Sukuma hit ingine tukuamini sasa." @vdj_jones: "Lack of Knowledge is a disease. Huyu hajui anything about music distribution...atapanda mlima akitegea DJs wacheze songs zake. Ask Emma Jalamo..tabia ya kustrike maDJ." @k_shashaa: "I think this is where Mwalimu wa English used the saying " pride comes before a fall" @trending_teen_254_: "Mahali imefika huyu hatuwezi msaidia." @eldoret_brands: "Hata hio Ngoma imewacha kubamba." @deejaycruzz254: "Sasa msanii amekasirishwa na what" @aucir_george: "Ngoma moja tu kiburi kama ndovu . Sasa akifikia @khaligraph_jones wenye hadi ngoma zao zingine walisahau na ni hit songs."

by  Brandy Kemunto