Wyre Tops PRISK’s Royalties Earners List (Full List)
The Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK), a collective management organization licensed to represent performers in musical an dramatic works, has released its’ list of top royalty earners for the year 2014.
A press release by PRISK states that the body witnessed a 303% growth in royalties distributed.
Royalties paid to the lowest and highest earning members also grew by 200% and 62% respectively.
“We are delighted to announce an unprecedented 303% growth in royalties distributed. We have also witnessed a 303% growth of social and cultural funds. There has been a 200% growth by our lowest earning member and a 62% growth by our highest earning member,” the press release reads in part.
Wyre Da Love Child who recently released his third studio album titled LION emerged as the highest PRISK earner in 2014, followed by Willy Paul and Kenyan boy band, Sauti Sol in second and third place respectively.
The list also features two of the country’s renowned music producers, Robert Kamanzi aka R. Kay and Lucas Osidiani of Ogopa.
The complete list of top royalty earners is as follows:
1.Wyre
2.Willy Paul
3.Sauti Sol
4.P-Unit
5.Alexander Njonde
6.Daddy Owen
7.R-Kay
8.Jaguar
9.Lucas Osidiani
10.Wawesh Mjanja
Source: Niaje
