By Jones Gadama
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera recently hosted a glittering dinner at Kamuzu Palace, where he presented dummy cheques to the top beneficiaries of the Copyright Society of Malawi’s (COSOMA) Blank Media Levy.
The top recipients included *Eli Njuchi*, who walked away with K23.4 million, followed closely by *Driemo* with K23.3 million. Other notable winners were *Zeze Kingston* (K18.3 million), *Kell Kay* (K15.8 million), and *Saint Realest* (K15.7 million).
During the ceremony, President Chakwera also paid special tribute to veteran artists *Giddes Chalamanda* and *Paul Banda*, recognizing their outstanding contributions to Malawi’s music industry.
Additionally, the President posthumously honored iconic figures such as *Grace Chinga* and *Lucius Banda*, cementing their lasting legacy in Malawian arts.
This gesture underscores the government’s commitment to supporting artists and creators, as COSOMA continues to distribute royalties collected through the Blank Media Levy. In fact, COSOMA has announced a total disbursement of K1.566 billion to 3,524 beneficiaries, marking a significant boost for Malawi’s creative sector.
