KALOTA URGES ARTISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROTECT THEIR ARTISTIC WORKS AGAINST PIRACY
31st October 2020
By Anthony Tapa
Solwezi-North-Western Province
Kalumbila
District Commissioner Robinson Kalota has challenged parents across the country
to take keen interest in knowing the music their children listen to because
music plays an important role in shaping one’s thoughts and behavior.
And Mr. Kalota has urged musicians to compose songs
that would teach the public good morals and values acceptable in Zambia.
Speaking when he officiated at the launch of Wemulonga
Album released by the King David Vessels of Praise of the United Church of
Zambia Trinity Congregation-Solwezi Mr. Kalota reaffirmed government’s
commitment in supporting the music industry through various empowerments.
He has revealed that several artists are yet to
benefit from the 30 million presidential youth empowerment targeting artists
across the country.
Mr. Kalota also mentioned that artists should ensure
that they protect their music from being pirated if they are to fully benefit
from it.
"allow me to caution you also on protecting
your music from being pirated. You must be beware of vultures that are waiting
to swindle your efforts. "he said.
"you may wish to know that the industry that
produce DVDS, CDs such music, film, drama and theatre have suffered a setback in their
artistic business through piracy. Both the artists and government have lost colossal
sums
of money because of piracy.’’ Mr. Kalota said.
He has further encouraged King David Vessels of Praise and
other musicians to ensure that they register their music with ZAMCORPS to avoid
other people claiming ownership of their artistic work.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kalota has commended King David Vessels
of Praise for successfully launching their first ever album entitled Wemulonga,
which has eight (8) tracks in it.
"it is difficult to put up such events. Congratulations to the group and the church leadership for the wonderful organization," the District Commissioner said.
"I also pledge to help by making a contribution of six thousand (K6, 000.00) towards your efforts." He added.
And speaking earlier, King David Praise Team patron Lewis
Mavuka thanked Kalumbila District Commissioner Robinson Kalota for accepting
the invitation to grace the launch of the Wemulonga album.
And Mr. Mavuka disclosed
that the praise team has 65 membership whose desire is to continue
spreading the word of God through praise and worship.
Others, who were in attendance were Solwezi District Commissioner Rosemary
Kamalonga, North-Western Province Patriotic Front Youth Chairperson Aminoni
Hara, North-Western Province Patriotic Front Vice Secretary Denis Kanyakula, Mrs. Tukiya Moyo, Trinity UCZ Minister incharge Reverand Chitundu among others.
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King David Praise Team was formed in 1995 with only 12 members, five males and 7 females. It has grown to 65 membership, 25 males, and 35 females. The music directors are Chibuye Mwape and Mrs. Pumulo Njamba and the convener Chanozya Mwandila. Umulonga is there first ever album to be released on the market. To get a copy, you can call Mr. Mavuka on 0965110092.
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