Understanding music royalties (Part 1): A hidden asset in Namibiaโs creative economy
By Leake Ileka
In Namibia, the concept of music royalties is often misunderstood or overlooked.
Many artists see royalties as sporadic bonuses rather than structured revenue streams, and the users and public rarely consider them as economic drivers.
However, royalties are not just payments for past work; they are valuable, transferable assets, and they are capable of sustaining an artistโs career and estate for generations.
According to our current law, the duration of economic rights, including royalties, in copyright law is 50 years from the date the work is created or recorded, or 50 years after the creatorโs death.โ
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