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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Entertainment critic Wisdom Kaye has accused government of not wanting to help the arts industry. He said they are using them because they have influence but with their talent, they deserve a lot more than what is being offered to them. Entertainers especially musicians have been trying to engage the government on several issues. They have formed an association (Uganda ...
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Entertainment critic and radio presenter Eddie Sendi has warned singer and president of UNMF Eddy Kenzo about misusing government money. It is said that the government is about to release UGX18 billion to artistes so that they can use it to better their lives. There are currently two groups of musicians that are fighting for this money in the industry. ...
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