Recent claims suggest that renowned artist Parashqevi Simaku’s performances on YouTube may have generated up to €1 million in revenue.
In an interview with Vip Magazine, IT expert and Acromax Media Director Aldor Nini shared eye-opening insights about the unauthorized use of Simaku's music on the platform. Speaking to journalist Gurjan Doçi, Nini revealed that various third parties have uploaded Simaku’s songs on YouTube, accumulating up to 100 million views and generating significant revenue without proper authorization.
“Third parties without any rights have uploaded these songs to YouTube, generating between half a million and one million euros in total. All the rights to Parashqevi Simaku’s songs belong to RTSH, the sole entity authorized to officially publish these artistic materials. RTSH owns both the visual and audio rights,” Nini explained.
He elaborated on YouTube’s monetization structure: “YouTube pays the creators of the video and audio. As an interpreter, the artist’s revenue should come from collective agencies, but Simaku cannot earn directly from YouTube. The unauthorized parties, however, have benefited significantly.”
Pirro Çako's Involvement in Copyright Disputes
Nini also addressed a related controversy involving composer Pirro Çako, who recently took steps to block unauthorized uploads of Simaku’s song E Duam Lumturinë to re-upload it to his own YouTube channel. However, Nini clarified that even Çako, as the song’s composer, does not hold the rights to the video.
“Pirro Çako made efforts as the composer to remove certain videos and upload them to his own channel. However, since RTSH owns the visual and audio rights, all revenues generated from these songs should ultimately go to RTSH. RTSH is responsible for distributing the proceeds among all contributors involved in the production of the music,” Nini stated.
The revelations have sparked discussions about copyright management and the protection of intellectual property, particularly in cases where artists’ works are exploited online without proper permissions. Simaku’s case highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of copyright laws in the digital space.
Source: Vip Magazine