Friday, 24 July 2009

CELEBRITIES’ HEAD ROYALTIES’ ORGANISATION


Churchill with former James Bond Star Roger Moore during his visit to Kenya

Did you know that comedian Dan ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki and TV star Charles Bukeko head a copyright organisation?
No? Not at all?
Well, you can read all about it here.
SPAK (Society of Performing Artistes of Kenya) is an organisation formed to fight for intellectual rights of performing acts. It’s clientele extends to dancers, TV and Radio comedians, music video producers and directors, artistes and live performers.
The directors include Churchill and funny man Papa Shirandula they are joined by singer and lawyer Angela ‘Rabbo’ Ndambuki of the girl group Tattu, who is the establishment’s general manager.


Angela ‘Rabbo’ Ndambuki

Other big names on the board include Makutano Junction and Siri actress Irene Kariuki as the chairperson, afro fusion singer Iddi Achieng, who is the vice chairperson, and actor Packson Ngugi best remembered for his punch line, ‘The cow has refused!’ in the Tuzo milk advert.
To register, one only needs to pay a fee of Sh1,500.

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