Copyright Association of Malawi

Copyright Association of Malawi (COSOMA) is a Malawian parastatal organization established in 1992 after the enactment of the Copyright Act of 1989.[1][2][3][4] Its main objective is promotion and protection of interest of composers, authors, performers, producers and broadcasters.[3] COSOMA collects and distributes royalties[1] to the rights holders for their rights.[3] The organization has two branches or offices: a Copyright office which is responsible for the implementation of the Copyright Act and a Collective Management Organization (CMO) that ensures collective management of musical, literary and artistic works.[5][6][3][7]

References

  1. ^ a b Chikoti, Martha (2024-02-07). "Producer Pro Pee pained after receiving K2,678 as royalties from COSOMA Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ^ "Malawi implements private copying levy". Music In Africa. 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. ^ a b c d Chikoti, Martha (2023-03-15). "Perfect the film industry, creatives urged Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  4. ^ Kondowe, Russell (2020-04-10). "Cosoma manager dies in accident Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  5. ^ "Our Organization – COSOMA". Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  6. ^ Bongololo, Ben (2024-01-17). "Inu azibambo a COSOMA mukundisala bwanji? Wafunsa Jetu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  7. ^ Chikoti, Martha (2022-02-20). "Piracy is bad, artists can't enjoy their labour – Sukali Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-15.