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The Copyright Tribunal in Nairobi has issued interim orders restraining international record label Black Market Records from commercialising or exploiting the musical works of Kenyan musician Harry Otieno Adoyo, popularly known as Harry Craze.
The ex-parte orders, delivered by Tribunal Chairperson Elizabeth Lenjo, bar Black Market Records LLC, Studio Black Market Records Ltd, and their director Cedric Singleton from asserting ownership or publishing the artist’s catalogue pending a full inter-partes hearing.
The tribunal also prohibited the respondents from meddling or interfering with Harry Craze's live performances, concerts, and promotional campaigns.
The musician moved to court under a certificate of urgency accusing the record label of withholding royalties, falsely claiming ownership of his independent music, and disrupting his career through malicious copyright takedowns.
