Lesotho: Musicians to Finally Earn Royalties for Their Music

LOCAL musicians can finally celebrate a significant development: their music will now earn royalties from commercial use.

This was formalised through a government gazette issued on Monday, which outlines the new tariffs for those using Basotho musicians’ works registered with the Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors (LESCOSA).

The tariffs apply to a wide range of commercial users, including taxi operators, radio stations, and businesses that play music for public enjoyment or advertisement.