The property of the late Job Paul Kafeero, have issued a authorized discover to Gravity Omutujju, demanding Shs2 billion in damages for alleged copyright infringement.
The lawsuit, filed by means of Libirige & Co. Advocates, accuses Gravity of unlawfully reproducing and benefiting from Kafeero’s “Walumbe Zaaya” tune.
In response to the authorized discover dated February 11, Gravity Omutujju (actual identify Gereson Wabuyu), together with Pitaxon and producer Rinex below Huge Expertise, remixed, recorded, and distributed a model of Walumbe Zaaya in 2012 with out in search of permission from Kafeero’s household.
The lawsuit notes that Gravity’s model, which stays accessible on his YouTube channel, comprises unauthorized use of the unique audio, lyrics, beats, and even the voice of the late musician.
These actions represent critical violations of copyright and associated rights, together with infringement of the late Paul Kafeero’s ethical and financial rights, unauthorized copy and distribution, in addition to illegal business exploitation of his mental property.
As a part of the authorized calls for, Gravity Omutujju has been ordered to:
- Stop all performances, distributions, and monetization of the tune.
- Take away the tune from all digital platforms.
- Present a full monetary report detailing the income generated from the tune.
- Pay Shs2 billion on the whole damages as compensation to the household.
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