Fred Seruga Celebrates Law Degree, Backs Copyright Amendment Bill
Ugandan musician Fred Seruga is marking a major milestone after graduating from law school, adding a legal career to his journey in music.
His achievement comes just after the passage of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Amendment Bill, 2025, a process that saw artistes engage Parliament in a push for stronger protections.
In an interview with Sanyuka Uncut, Seruga said the new law could change how artistes earn from their work.
“Artistes are going to gain in the copyright law,” he said, expressing confidence in the reforms.
Drawing from his new legal background, Seruga pointed to what comes next, noting that implementation will take a structured approach.
“The government will first regulate the law and then take action,” he added.
Now operating at the intersection of law and music, Seruga steps into a space where few artistes stand, at a time when the industry is shifting toward stronger protection of rights and earnings.
