Rwandan entertainment personality Gakumba Patrick, popularly known as Super Manager, has said he is not satisfied with the latest court decision in his legal dispute connected to MTN Rwanda PLC.
The Commercial High Court in Nyarugenge recently ruled on the case after Super Manager accused MTN Rwanda of using his creative content without permission.
The media personality had requested compensation worth 380 million Rwandan Francs.
However, the court decided that MTN Rwanda would not directly pay the compensation.
Court Orders YouTube Channels to Pay Compensation
According to the judgment, Super Manager should receive 16 million Frw in damages. The court explained that the money should come from two YouTube channels known as All In One and GB Rwanda.
Judges said the two channels were responsible for sharing the content that later reached MTN Rwanda.
As a result, the court concluded that the channels carried responsibility in the copyright dispute instead of the telecommunications company itself.
The ruling has attracted attention from people following Rwanda’s entertainment and digital media industry.
Super Manager Says He Is Not Fully Satisfied
After the decision was announced, Super Manager said he appreciated the fact that the court accepted part of his complaint.
At the same time, he explained that he was unhappy because the YouTube channels ordered to pay him are no longer active.
According to him, this could make it difficult for him to receive the compensation awarded by the court.
He also believes MTN Rwanda should still be held accountable because the company used the content linked to the dispute.
Speaking after the hearing, Super Manager said winning recognition from the court was important to him. However, he confirmed that he plans to continue the legal process through an appeal.
Appeal Expected in Higher Court
Meanwhile, Super Manager argued that agreements between MTN Rwanda and the YouTube channels happened after the legal complaint had already been filed.
He claimed the owners of the channels admitted that the agreements came later during the dispute.
Because of this, he believes the court should reconsider who carries responsibility in the case.
Legal experts say appeals are common in copyright and intellectual property disputes, especially when one side feels the ruling did not fully address the damages involved.
Copyright Awareness Continues Growing
In recent years, Rwanda has seen growing discussions about copyright protection, especially in music, digital media, and online content creation.
Artists, influencers, and online creators continue asking for stronger protection of their work as social media platforms and digital advertising become more popular.
Experts also encourage companies to verify ownership rights before using online content for business or promotional campaigns.
More details about intellectual property protection can be found on the official Rwanda Development Board website.
Information about global copyright protection is also available through the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Why the Case Has Attracted Attention
The dispute continues receiving attention because it involves a well-known entertainment figure and one of Rwanda’s largest telecommunications companies.
Many people online have been discussing the importance of protecting creative work in the digital age.
Others believe the case could influence how businesses, influencers, and content creators work together in the future.
The final outcome may also shape future copyright disputes involving online platforms and commercial advertising in Rwanda.
