Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Nothing is free, let DJs pay to play local music

Dj
Truth be told, disc jockeys are making millions from an art that artistes have heavily invested in   Photo: Courtesy

An ugly debate ensued on social media after it was announced that deejays need to pay to play music. This is a fight that has been waiting happen.

Truth be told, disc jockeys are making millions from an art that artistes have heavily invested in. Trending via the #PayToPlay hashtag, various Kenyans gave their opinion with many suggesting that deejays should pay the required fee as they are currently earning from musical creatives.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902