Sauti Sol filed a statement signed by each member, condemning the political campaign group.
According to the statement released, the political party Azimio La Umoja violated copyright rules and regulations.
“We did not license this copyright for Azimio La Umoja campaign neither did we give any consents for its use in the announcement of their vice–president candidate.
“Furthermore, our authority to use the composition, which is one of our most distinct compositionswas neither sought nor given. This is blatant copyrightinfringement as directed by section 35 CAP 170 of the copyright of Kenya,” Sauti Sol’s statement on their Instagram page read.
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The Kenyan afro-pop band said the act deprived them of their basic and fundamental rights to property and freedom of expression. They claimed to be denied the right to control and use their songs freely without infringement.
The band which comprises Polycarp Ochieng Otieno, Willis Austin Chimano, Bien Aime Alusa, and Savara Mudigi, also pointed out that they were apolitical and did not wish to associate with any political party in the country.
“We would like to make it very clear to our fans, partners and associates, we are not aligned to norassociated withAzimio La Umoja campaign or any other political movement, their presidential aspirant, vice presidential aspirant, and candidate at large.”
Sauti Sol expressed their frustration with the Azimio la Umoja campaign for ignoring their rights to control and use their copyright as well claim for legal action to be taken.
“We are disappointed by the Azimio La Umoja campaign’s blatant disregard of our right to control theuse of our copyright.”
