By Rahim Abdul
Barely hours after the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) disbursed annual royalties to local artists, questions arose on social media over the absence of award-winning musician Patience Namadingo from the beneficiaries’ list.
Speculation quickly spread online, with some accusing COSOMA of favoritism in the distribution of funds.
In response, Namadingo took to his official Facebook page to clarify the matter, stating that he did receive his share of the royalties but had personally requested that the payment be handled privately.
“COSOMA gave me my portion, but I chose for it to be done confidentially, for reasons best known to me,” Namadingo wrote.
Despite the clarification, many Malawians remain skeptical. Some believe Namadingo is attempting to downplay the controversy, while others insist that proof such as a picture of the cheque or payment records is necessary to convince the public.
The debate continues to stir conversations online, putting both the artist and COSOMA under public scrutiny.
