{"id":70800,"date":"2025-06-05T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/cosoma-invests-k161-million-in-malawi-creative-industry"},"modified":"2025-06-05T10:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:14:28","slug":"cosoma-invests-k161-million-in-malawi-creative-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/cosoma-invests-k161-million-in-malawi-creative-industry","title":{"rendered":"COSOMA Invests K161 Million in Malawi Creative Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has disbursed MK161 million to 18 local artists under its Copyright Fund initiative\u2014injecting fresh energy into the country\u2019s creative sector.<\/p>\n<p>At a presentation ceremony held in Lilongwe, Robert Kapyepye, Chairperson of the Copyright Fund Committee, said the support is aimed at helping creatives produce world-class content capable of generating income beyond Malawi\u2019s borders. He also issued a stern warning: any misuse of the funds would lead to immediate contract termination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just free money\u2014artists have an obligation to use these resources to grow professionally. We\u2019ve already seen success stories. For instance, Tay Grin\u2019s project in Zambia boosted his brand, and some artists have completed infrastructure developments,\u201d said Kapyepye.<\/p>\n<p>Among the 18 recipients is renowned gospel artist Theresa Phondo, who described the grant as a game-changer. She revealed she\u2019s heading to Kenya to collaborate with popular artist Guardian Angel on a new international project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis support is timely. We\u2019ve already recorded a song, and next is the video shoot. This collaboration will elevate Malawi\u2019s music on the international stage,\u201d Phondo said, beaming with excitement.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception four years ago, the Copyright Fund has distributed over MK430 million to more than 400 creatives, supporting projects in music, film, and cultural infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, COSOMA plans to raise the stakes. In the next round of funding, the initiative will target 10 creatives with projects valued at MK200 million, specifically aimed at placing Malawian art on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>This bold investment signals COSOMA\u2019s growing commitment to transforming Malawi\u2019s creative economy into a powerful contributor to tourism, international recognition, and national development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Malawi<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has disbursed MK161 million to 18 local artists under its Copyright Fund initiative\u2014injecting fresh energy into the country\u2019s creative sector. 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