UK firm speaks out copyright By EVELYNE MUSAMBI some time back they accussed Kenya’s national anthem of copyright expired in 2013. A UK music company accused of copyrighting Kenya’s National Anthem has come out to clear the air. De Wofle Music Company has denied owning the anthem’s copyright and explained that what they posted on their YouTube channel is a sound recording of the anthem. They have not copyrighted it. The company came under attack online after a Kenyan YouTuber received a strike (warning) for using a version of the anthem whose copyright was attributed to the music company. In an email to Nairobi News, Warren de Wofle said his company does not own the rights to the national anthem and can never copyright it. COPYRIGHT-FREE “We do not own, or claim to own, the copyright to the Kenyan National Anthem, most National anthems are non copyright and are in the public domain, due either to their age, or by legislation making national symbols copyright-free. “We have a sound recording of this work but we do not claim any other ownership and have never copyrighted ownership of the composition as this in the public domain,” he wrote. Warren added that the YouTuber’s video was only given a strike after a music identification system picked up the usage of the recording but it has since been cleared. “It would seem in this case that AdRev’s music identification systems have highlighted the use of this recording and automatically questioned whether the Sound recording has been cleared, this claim has now been reversed,” he added. 2nacheki, who had used the anthem in a Vlog on Africa’s best anthems, confirmed that the copyright claim was indeed resolved, sharing a screenshot of a communication of the same from YouT.Twitter Ads info and privacy The Kenya Copyright Board had stated that the copyright claim by the UK company was invalid adding that it was in communication with YouTube over the same. copyright De Wofle Music Company National Anthem Warren de Wofle Leopards’ new coach impressed by quality of players,… FRIENDSHIPS: Is your friend really happy for you? About the author EVELYNE MUSAMBI Evelyne Musambi is a web reporter for Nairobi News. She is a trained journalist and is passionate about human interest stories. Follow her on twitter You may also like ODM unleashes hard tackle on Kipchumba Murkomen over MPs’ expulsion February 6th, 2019 Boniface Mwangi reclaims backstreet ‘grabbed’ by city restaurant February 6th, 2019 Autopsy: How Mildred Odira was brutally killed, body abandoned on road February 6th, 2019 by TaboolaSponsored LinksYou May Like The food chain revolution in Nairobi CNN International for IBM Super Cheap Flights in Kenya – From $49. Save70.com Choose a plane and play this Game for 1 Minute Delta Wars Canada is Constantly looking for skilled immigrants! Canadian Visa Expert These Twins Were Named “Most Beautiful In The World,” Wait Till You See Them Today Give It Love Put Garlic Under Your Pillow and This Will Happen to You Manuka Feed Latest Stories FRIENDSHIPS: Is your friend really happy for you? February 6th, 2019 Leopards’ new coach impressed by quality of players,… February 6th, 2019 ODM unleashes hard tackle on Kipchumba Murkomen over… February 6th, 2019 Nairobi’s dumbest thief arrested stealing at DCI… February 6th, 2019 Kenya taps into Chinese film market with screenplay… February 6th, 2019 How curvaceous women have become tourist attraction in… February 6th, 2019 Watch Memorable quotes by Bob Marley 2 hours ago DPP turns gun on Kasarani preacher accused of preying on schoolgirls 2 hours ago Photo Gallery 12 Parents in last minute rush for uniforms, books 1 month ago 11 Kenya Fashion Awards: Full list of winners 3 months ago 12 Here’s the lowdown on the 10th edition of Blankets… 3 months ago KenyaBuzz Aquaman The film reveals the origin story of half-human, … BUY TICKET Glass Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds David Dunn… BUY TICKET Nairobi News Logo Nairobi News is the most trusted website in Kenya that provides the latest breaking news, entertainment news, sports news, showbiz and celebrity stories. will also keep you hooked with memes, gifs and funny videos. Most Popular City Girl: It is time to rein in these religious quacks Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 Family in agony after kin disappears on her way to hospital in taxi Friday, February 1st, 2019 Family finds body of missing woman at City Mortuary Monday, February 4th, 2019 Don’t Miss FILE PHOTO | NATION FRIENDSHIPS: Is youLeopards’ new coach at the club’s secretariat in Nairobi. He is flanked by the club’s secretary-general Oscar Igaida. PHOTO | COURTESY Leopards’ new coach impressed by quality of players, promises big things Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 Copyright © Nation Media Group. All rights reserved. Ad