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A Kenyan music band has threatened to sue Azimio la Umoja for copyright infringement. Sauti Sol band members are aggrieved that on Monday, Azimio played their song – Extravaganza - as background music during the unveiling of Martha Karua as Raila Odinga’s running-mate without their consent.
Presumably, copyright infringement was the last thing on the minds of those present, including the event planners. But no matter the circumstances, Sauti Sol’s objection raises a pertinent issue on copyright. Many musicians have over the years lost out on songs they composed because of illegal use and copying.
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