Popular Kamba Benga musician Alex Kasau Katombi has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to YouTubers and bloggers who have uploaded his creative content without his permission.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, August 13, 2026, Katombi demanded that the affected creators remove his interviews, live performances, photos and audio from their YouTube channels within the stated period.
The musician warned that failure to comply would result in copyright strikes and infringement claims against the channels involved.
His message appeared to cover different forms of content, whether the material had been taken from an interview or captured during one of his live performances.
Katombi also used the post to address those who have previously portrayed him negatively over his approach to protecting his music and other creative works.
“They branded me a bad person; let me show you how bad I can become,” he said.
The Kamba music star has previously spoken out against the unauthorized use of his songs, beats and other creative material.
He has criticised content creators who use established musicians’ work for covers, parodies or online content without proper authorisation, arguing that creators should also develop original material.
Katombi is the leader of Nguuni Lovers Band under Kisinga Sounds and has built a significant following within the Kamba music scene.
The latest development comes only days after the musician celebrated his traditional wedding and dowry ceremony with his partner, Maggie, popularly known as Mama Prince.
The ceremony was held on Saturday, August 8, in Ndunga, Mbitini, Kitui County, and brought together family, friends and several entertainers.
Among the performers was fellow Kamba musician Stephen Kasolo, while Katombi also released a song titled Ndunga in connection with the ceremony.
With his latest warning, Katombi has once again placed the issue of ownership and unauthorized use of musicians’ work at the centre of attention in Kenya’s rapidly growing digital entertainment space.
For YouTubers and bloggers who rely on interviews, performances and music-related content to attract audiences, the warning could serve as a reminder of the importance of respecting creators’ rights and obtaining the necessary permissions before publishing their work.