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DJ Cent cries out over low music stream, blames it on free mode users

Singer DJ Cent Mr. No Rest has lamented what he termed as a lack of music streaming by South Sudanese online users, a situation that he blames on widespread use of free mode by those who cannot afford internet bundles.

DJ Cent whose YouTube channel has over 6,700 subscribers and 100 music videos decried poor music viewership which denies him and fellow artists the chance to generate revenue from online platforms.

“According to my research on why our South Sudan music don’t get good views on YouTube, the answer I got is Yes. Most of the music fans in your country are using FREE MODE,” he concluded.

Free mode is a feature introduced by MTN South Sudan to help subscribers unable to afford internet bundles to access some Meta platforms, but without being able to view pictures.

The singer further said he only sees traffic on his YouTube account on Sundays when telecommunication network MTN awards free 150 Megabytes to users.

“That’s why guys can’t get enough streams, And few of them only stream music on Sundays for some hours. To my fellow Entertainers we need to come up with the solution to this matter before time.”

 

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Menimen condemns arrest of two artists over dreadlocks in Juba

Singer Menimen of Coozos Clan music group has condemned the arrest of fellow singers and dozens of youth with dreadlocks in an apparent crackdown on gang groups in Juba.

In a statement published on social media, the singer revealed that two prominent singers Rebo Chapo and DJ Gali have been arrested and are currently detained at the Gumbo Sherikat area.

On Sunday, November 19, Juba Police arrested about 70 youth that it branded as “suspected criminals” during operations in Sherikat.

A statement on the Facebook Page of the National Police Service said the young men were apprehended following directives from the newly appointed Inspector General of Police.

In pictured shared on social media, IGP General Atem Marol Biar is seen in the company of top police officials speaking to the uncuffed dozens of the suspects, most of whom have dreadlocks.

“I have learned with dismay about the distressing events unfolding in Juba suburbs, where the police, acting under the directive of IGP General Atem Marol, are engaging in the arbitrary arrest of artists sporting dreadlocks,” Menimen said.

“In the face of the IGP’s directive, branding individuals as criminals based on their appearance, I strongly condemn these actions.”

“Artists are not criminals, and their unwavering contributions to both the nation and the employment sector through art deserve recognition and protection. It is crucial that artists be accorded the respect and care they rightfully deserve.”

Menimen termed the situation an unjust infringement on the freedom of young people and “unequivocally” called on IGP Marol and the police administration to release all detained artists.

“These individuals are not criminals but indispensable contributors to our society. Art, as a medium, symbolizes peace and love and should not be manipulated for political purposes or targeted by power-hungry individuals.”

“I urge a swift resolution to this situation to uphold the dignity and rights of the artists involved.

Furthermore, I implore the South Sudan Entertainment Industry not to remain passive but to actively defend the rights of artists.”

 

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