Tag Archives: Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF)

The deputy president of the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) King Saha has exposed Eddy Kenzo’s Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF). He said they received 13 billion shillings from government that is meant for all artists in Uganda. Saha said the Federation is not saying anything about the money, they might have shared it among themselves and it is no more. ...

The Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) president and dancehall singer Cindy Sanyu has spoken about the association’s silence. She said there is only one reason that has been stopping them from moving forward with their work plan. UMA has been in existence for almost seven years. Cindy is the one president who has served the longest. Other presidents were resigning a ...

It’s a new year but the same old attitude between Eddy Kenzo and NUP is continuing. This time, the singer has branded the party a disorganized one. This followed a mismatch of statements from the party president, Bobi Wine, and the shadow minister for entertainment, Hon Hilary Kiyaga aka Dr Hilderman. When reports circulated that artists had been given billions ...

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 ...

Western Uganda-based singer, Shamim Murerwa aka Omega 256 has apologized to NUP and Firebase president Bobi Wine. This was over the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) which seems to harbour an anti-Bobi Wine base. It should be noted that several singers went on a verbal riot several months ago after Bobi made remarks about the UNMF. Many interpreted his statements ...