Talented rapper Navio has revealed what Ugandan artists need to fight for when it comes to their music. He said artistes are busy fighting for something that will take time to benefit them yet some sources can benefit them first. Ugandan artistes don’t earn a lot from their work like other artists. The copyright is not working and the online ...
Read More »Ykee Benda Calls Out People Who Are Against Artistes Receiving Money From Gov’t
Mpaka Records boss and singer Ykee Benda real name Tugume Wycliffe has called out people speaking evil about government money to musicians. He said they are the people who have been eating artistes’ money. They now feel bad that they will not be getting that money again. Artistes through their federation led by Eddy Kenzo have been trying to engage ...
Read More »Balaam Reveals What Gov’t Needs To Focus On In Entertainment Industry
Ugandan events promoter Balaam Barugahare has revealed what the government needs to focus on in the entertainment industry. He said the industry has been requesting government for help for a very long time. However, the help that has been given hasn’t helped. During the Covid-19 lockdown, people in the entertainment industry asked government for help. Some of the promoters got ...
Read More »Gov’t Isn’t Obligated To House Musicians – Dr Hilderman Responds To Eddy Kenzo
Singer-turned-politician Dr Hilderman has responded to the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president Eddy Kenzo in regards to his request from the government. He said Kenzo needs to know that government is not obligated to house any musicians at any point in life. Ever since Eddy Kenzo became the leader of musicians, he has been trying so much to lobby ...
Read More »President Museveni Assures Musicians Of Implementation Of The Copyright Law
President Museveni has assured Ugandan musicians that the copyright laws will be implemented. Artistes have been crying about the copyright law saying it’s not working and they are not benefiting anything from it. In Uganda, most musicians earn from stage performances and concerts. However, when it comes to streaming platforms, they don’t earn a lot from it just because of ...
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