Zimbabwe’s music industry turns to algorithms in royalty fight

In a rhythm as steady as a mbira pulse and as urgent as a township drumbeat, a quiet revolution is unfolding in Zimbabwe’s music industry — one powered not by amplifiers, but by algorithms.

At its centre is Prince Peter Moyo, known in technical circles as MG Hkh, who is championing a grassroots push to equip artistes with the tools to trace, verify and ultimately claim what is due to them in royalties.

As Zimbabwe navigates a delicate transition in its royalty collection systems, Moyo’s initiative introduces community-based technical training aimed at improving transparency in airplay monitoring and artiste compensation.

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