Swindled? Why young, fast-rising artists are at 'war' with ex-managers

Most are crying foul [Photo: Courtesy]

With the new younger folks getting into the music industry the ups and down of the industry are an awakening calling. Many people out here act as their managers without first learning the ropes of the venture. Some artists have been flatly fleeced by the so-called managers.  For many young up and coming artistes this always translates to good news since they basically put all their hopes on one person.

We have seen record labels on a contract offering spree and for many remotely promising young or emerging talents, this can only mean good news. Some get the best deals of their lives while for others, it remains but wishful thinking. Artist, every now and then cry foul under the hands of ‘rogue’ managers. Just last week we saw the fierce upcoming femcee Ssaru crying foul after a deal went sour and the so-called manager pull down her YouTube channel asking for Sh1.5m so as to part with the login credentials. Rumour was rife again when Trio Mio’s mother went public after her son was allegedly swindled off money by the manager.