Content creator and musician Hush BK has publicly apologised to veteran gospel singer Pastor Faustin Munishi following a dispute over a remix of the popular song Malebo.
The apology comes after Munishi raised concerns about the unauthorised use of his work, prompting Hush BK to remove the remix from YouTube.
According to Munishi, the issue was not simply about the remix itself but the manner in which it was produced and distributed. “
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You entered the studio and recorded my song without permission,” Munishi said.
The gospel musician also claimed that the remix had been uploaded to YouTube for monetisation purposes and was used in business promotions without his consent. He further criticised what he described as a lack of transparency regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the project.
While confirming that he had forgiven Hush BK, Munishi maintained that the content creator should have fully acknowledged his mistakes instead of defending his actions while simultaneously seeking forgiveness.
Copyright Questions at the Centre of the Row
Supporters of Munishi argued that creators must respect copyright laws regardless of a song’s age or popularity. “Understand and respect intellectual property,” commented content creator Versatile Gits.
Another user, Elyon K, echoed similar sentiments, writing: “Respect to copyright.” Others questioned how a remix could be released without first seeking approval from the original artist. “How do you remix someone’s song without hitting them up first?” one follower asked.
Fans Divided Over the Controversy
Despite the copyright concerns, many social media users admitted they enjoyed the remix and believed it had introduced younger audiences to Munishi’s music.
“I loved the mix more than the original,” commented Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, adding that the song had become popular in entertainment venues.
Another user wrote that they only discovered Malebo through Hush BK’s version.
Some fans also felt the remix had helped revive public interest in Munishi’s work, with one commenter claiming many people had previously forgotten about the veteran singer.
Others, however, welcomed the decision to remove the track, arguing that the original version deserved to remain untouched.
Meanwhile, comedian DJ Shiti lightened the mood by joking that he had already uploaded the song on his own account, ending his comment with a call for “peace, love, and happiness.”
