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South African Court Awards Miriam Makeba’s Music Rights to Grandchildren Over Former Manager

Legal dispute over the late singer’s intellectual property ends with family securing control of her musical legacy

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A South African court has ruled in favor of Miriam Makeba’s grandchildren, Lumumba and Zenzile Lee, granting them rights to the legendary singer’s music and intellectual property. The decision rejects claims by Siyandisa Music, owned by former business manager Graeme Gilfillan, who sought to block the family’s access…
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South African Court Awards Miriam Makeba’s Music Rights to Grandchildren Over Former Manager A South African court has ruled in favor of Miriam Makeba’s grandchildren, Lumumba and Zenzile Lee, granting them rights to the legendary singer’s music and intellectual property. The decision rejects claims by Siyandis... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/south-african-court-awards-miriam-makeba-s-music-rights-to-grandchildren-over-former-manager

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