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The disagreements between gospel artistes and pastors seem to be deepening with each day that passes. This was after UPRS earlier this week decreed that musicians including gospel artistes should be paid royalties for their music. The body said that these artists will be paid Ugx 1.25m annually. However city pastor Bishop David Kiganda yesterday disagreed with UPRS and said ...

UK-based social media blogger Ritah Kaggwa has advised Ugandan musicians to drop hits and get themselves booked to perform abroad. She said that a majority of economies in Europe have already returned to normal. She went ahead to commend Ugandan singers Winnie Nwagi, John Blaq, Pallaso, and David Lutalo for recently putting up energetic performances in the UK. The gossipmonger ...

Media personality DJ Jacob Omutuuze has revealed he at one time announced singer Bebe Cool dead. The Dembe FM presenter however said that this was all a stunt and the Gagamel boss knew all about it. Jacob added that it was a stunt to promote the singer’s annual Easter Kiwatule concert. He said however that he was surprised after the ...

Christianity Focus Ministries founder Bishop David Kiganda has come out to say that gospel musicians should not receive payment for their services. The Pastor said that these are always doing God’s work and therefore there is no reason for wanting pay. This was after UPRS, the body responsible for musicians’ affairs announced new changes. UPRS said that artistes will have ...

A number of local music promoters have decided to form their own SACCO to further their interests as a group. They launched this SACCO yesterday at Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The event saw attendance from a number of personalities from both the government and the promoters. Some notable figures included Sheik Ndirangwa, Pastor Jessica Kayanja, Pastor Wilson Bugembe, Balaam, Bajjo amongst ...