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Published on 2024-02-25 04:38:23
Musician Roberto recently faced a setback as YouTube temporarily removed his smash hit ‘Poverty’ from the video streaming platform due to copyright claims. Despite garnering over 1 million views, the music video was taken down, much to the disappointment of fans who had been enjoying the song’s popularity.
Roberto, whose real name is Robert Banda, assured fans that the removal was temporary and that the video would soon be back on the platform. In an interview with Zambian Monitor, the Amarula hitmaker explained that they were awaiting correspondence from YouTube and expected the video to be reinstated within a couple of days.
“We are just waiting for correspondence from YouTube by Monday as in when exactly it is going to be back up. It’s not like its a permanent takedown, not until they conclude and confirm formalities. Even by Monday or so, it should be back up, latest Tuesday,” Banda reassured his fans.
The news of the video’s removal spread quickly across various social media platforms, with fans and news pages expressing their concern over the situation. Despite the setback, Roberto remained optimistic about the video’s eventual return to YouTube.
In other music news, Jay Rox’s latest album has been making waves as it surpassed 100,000 streams on Boomplay. The success of his album further highlights the impact of Zambian musicians in the music industry.
As the situation with ‘Poverty’ unfolds, fans eagerly await the video’s reinstatement on YouTube. The temporary removal serves as a reminder of the challenges that artists face in protecting their work from copyright infringement. Roberto’s experience underscores the importance of proper documentation and enforcement of copyright laws in the music industry.
In conclusion, while the temporary removal of ‘Poverty’ from YouTube may have been a setback for Roberto, the musician remains hopeful for its prompt reinstatement on the platform. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for artists to safeguard their work and adhere to copyright regulations to prevent unauthorized use of their music. As fans continue to support Roberto and his music, they eagerly anticipate the return of ‘Poverty’ to YouTube for all to enjoy.
