Veteran actress Rami Chuene begged and pleaded with artists in the entertainment industry to read their contracts. She stressed reading the fine print to avoid (figuratively) shooting themselves in the foot.
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Rami Chuene asks artists to protect themselves
Rami wasted no time heading to her X account on 18 May 2026 to urge people to read the important document like a novel and mark parts that they don’t understand or need clarity on.
Suggesting that acquiring legal advice during the process wouldn’t hurt to try, she said, “I know it’s a lot of pages, but read it, all of it. We all run to the duration and remuneration parts, then sign. Please, please read your parts, the producer’s parts and the channel’s parts. Know your rights, obligations and responsibilities.”
The How To Ruin Christmas actress also suggested the artists add their own clause, reasons ranging from religion, culture, or personal preferences, to ensure their protection.
She further stated:
“We can’t march to DSAC (Department of Sports, Arts and Culture) to fight contracts and laws we don’t know anything about. I’m not getting burned in the sun for nothing. Let’s know the field, let’s interrogate the industry so we’re able to wisely deal with the injustices we face daily.”
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As she concluded her wise words to the public, the 50-year-old star emphasised the importance of speaking up and not compromising who you are for the sake of popularity.
“If they blacklist you, so be it. They can’t blacklist all of us. Play your part- start with personal responsibility and accountability. The change you want to see starts with you.”
Dear Artist:
Today I’m not here to fight. I’m just here asking, begging and pleading that you please read your contracts. I know it’s a lot of pages but read it- all of it. We all run to the duration and remuneration parts then sign. Please, please read your parts, the…
— Rami Chuene (@ramichuene) May 18, 2026
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