Uganda: Kenzo Unveils New Copyright Management System to Boost Earnings for Creatives

- The Uganda National Musicians Federation has unveiled a new Copyright Management System (CMS), a digital platform designed to strengthen copyright protection and improve royalty… Read more »

Uganda: UCC Warns Musicians Against Misusing Concert Stages

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has warned musicians and event organizers against using concert stages to settle personal… Read more »

Uganda: The Stage Is Open - How Band Nights Are Turning Ordinary Ugandans Into Stars

-- A singer misses a note, then another. Read more »

Uganda: Freedom 250 - How Jazz Became a Shared Cultural Language Between the U.S. and Uganda

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world:… Read more »

Uganda: Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Is Shaping Uganda's Heritage Narrative Through Music

In an era defined by rapid globalization and shifting cultural identities, a growing number of African creatives are turning to indigenous heritage as both inspiration and… Read more »

Uganda: Master Parrot Is Laid to Rest

Family members, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered in an emotional ceremony to bid a final farewell to Ugandan singer Master Parrot, who was laid to rest amid heartfelt… Read more »

Uganda: Kafeero's Remains Exhumed As DNA Testing Begins to Resolve Paternity Dispute

The remains of celebrated Kadongo Kamu musician Prince Paul Kafeero have been exhumed under a court order to facilitate DNA sampling in a long-running paternity and inheritance… Read more »

Uganda: Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Entertainer Master Parrot

Police have launched investigations into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of popular entertainer David Sifayo, commonly known as Master Parrot. Read more »

Uganda: Neo Soul and RNB Rule the Singleton Old School RNB Brunch

There was a time when Shola Ama's Still Believe was more than just another song on Kampala radio stations. Read more »

Uganda: Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo, Dj Bamos to Headline Strictly Soul Martyrs' Day Eve Edition

Kampala's popular R&B-themed nightlife event Strictly Soul is set to return on June 2 for a special Martyrs' Day Eve edition at Méstil Hotel & Residences, featuring… Read more »

Uganda: DJs Told to 'Start High' On Pricing At Guinness Smooth Creator Lab

The business side of DJing took centre stage at the latest edition of the Guinness Smooth Creator Lab, where UK-based selector DJ Maintain encouraged young creatives to stop… Read more »

Uganda: Spice Visits Next Media Park Ahead of Safari Beats Concert

International dancehall star Spice visited Next Media Park on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in a high-energy media tour designed to build momentum ahead of her Safari Beats concert… Read more »

Uganda: Abeeka Band Proves Live Bands Can Headline and Sell Out Shows

By midday on Saturday, the signs of a major event were already evident. Social media platforms were abuzz, guests shared unsolicited updates, and the stretch of road from Ndere… Read more »

Uganda: Ugatunes' Shadrack Kisame Backs New Copyright Bill As Tool for Fairness in Music Industry

The Team Leader of UgaTunes, Shadrack Kisame, has said the recently introduced Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a crucial tool to ensure fairness in the… Read more »

Uganda: Ragga Dee Urges Artists to Treat Music As Business Amid Copyright Reforms

Renowned Ugandan musician Daniel Kazibwe, popularly known as Ragga Dee, has called on upcoming artists to approach their craft with a business mindset, emphasising the importance… Read more »

Uganda: Kenzo Hails New Copyright Law for Creatives

The President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, Edrisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment)… Read more »

Uganda: Rachael Magoola Calls for Broader Copyright Protection Beyond Music

Veteran musician and Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI), Rachael Magoola, has urged policymakers to recognise the wider scope of… Read more »

Uganda: Kansai Plascon - Backed Eica Holi Festival in Kampala Blends Music, Cancer Awareness

Music, culture, and a shared commitment to social impact came together at Kampala Parents School as the East Indian Cultural Association (EICA) hosted its annual Holi musical… Read more »

Uganda: B2c Defends Collective Licensing As Uganda's Music Royalties Debate Intensifies

The B2C Entertainment Group has defended the collective licensing model for music royalties, warning that misconceptions around the system risk undermining Uganda's music industry… Read more »

Uganda: Bash Luks Expands Influence in Ugandan Music With Lot Fire Records

Bashir Lukonge, the Ugandan artist and actor better known as Bash Luks, formally expanded his footprint in the East African entertainment industry in 2020 with the founding of Lot… Read more »

Uganda: Vybz Kartel Denies Reports of Uganda Concert Amid Social Media Rumours

Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has distanced himself from circulating reports claiming he will embark on an East African tour in May 2026, cautioning fans and promoters that… Read more »

Uganda: Kenzo Says Museveni Beneficiaries Turn Against Him

Renowned singer Eddy Kenzo, born Edrisa Musuuza, has defended President Yoweri Museveni, saying many beneficiaries of government support later turn against him. Read more »

Uganda: Kafeero Heritage Warns Against Politicisation, Unauthorised Use of Late Singer's Music

The Prince Job Paul Kafeero Cultural Heritage has issued a stern warning over what it describes as the growing unauthorised use and politicisation of the music of the late Kadongo… Read more »

Uganda: Soul and R&b Comes to Life At Strictly Soul Lovers Edition With Blonde

There is something special about music that has aged over twenty years. It carries a kind of power, surreal and emotional, with the ability to pause life and rewind time. Read more »

Uganda: Apollo BW Releases 'Oh Uganda', a Musical Tribute to Home and Identity

Ugandan, US-based artist Apollo BW has released a new single titled Oh Uganda, a song that pays tribute to national identity, memory, and the enduring emotional pull of home. Read more »