Plagiarism in music: how costly can it get?

23rd February 2025

The amount of money the owner of the song wants is determined by how much money the artiste got in return from the song and it must be supported with documents, not hearsay

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Gravity Omutujju is one of many musicians that have faced criticism over copyright laws.

Michael Odeng

Journalist @New Vision

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When famous musicians are ripped off or imitated, it is a gamble that can lead to costly lawsuits. Copyright laws are meant to safeguard original works, promoting creativity and rewarding

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Plagiarism in music: how costly can it get?

The amount of money the owner of the song wants is determined by how much money the artiste got in return from the song and it must be supported with documents, not hearsay

Gravity Omutujju is one of many musicians that have faced criticism over copyright laws.

Michael Odeng

Journalist @New Vision

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