Ugandan Music Industry
Big Eye Moves to Sell Music Rights After Copyright Bill Passes
- By Joshua Otim
- . March 18, 2026
Ugandan singer Big Eye StarBoss, real name Ibrahim Mayanja, has moved quickly to cash in on the newly passed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill
Rickman Encourages Artistes to Learn the Business of Music
- By Penny Atukunda
- . March 17, 2026
Rickman Manrick says patience and self belief have played a major role in his journey through the music industry. Born Derrick Ddungu, the the Ugandan
Sheem Mwanje Reflects on Six Year Journey in Music
- By Penny Atukunda
- . March 17, 2026
Ugandan singer Sheem Mwanje says her journey into music began long before many listeners discovered her voice. Before stepping into the industry, Sheem worked in
Dokta Brain Announces 98-Song Project To Support Young Artistes
- By Joshua Otim
- . March 17, 2026
Celebrated Ugandan singer and songwriter Dokta Brain has revealed a new project aimed at supporting young artistes in the music industry. He shared details of
Chance Nalubega Fights to Reclaim Rights to Her Music
- By Irene Namara
- . March 16, 2026
Chance Nalubega has spoken out after discovering that she cannot fully benefit from music she says she personally created and funded. The veteran singer shared
Spice Diana Admits Fear Is Holding Her Back from Politics
- By Lazarus Masaba
- . March 16, 2026
Spice Diana has opened up about the idea of joining politics but admits fear is still holding her back. In a recent video, the singer,
Artistes Rally Behind Clause 9 as Copyright Amendment Bill Faces Debate
- By Joshua Otim
- . March 14, 2026
Questions raised in Parliament about Clause 9 of the proposed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill 2025 have sparked strong reactions from Ugandan musicians. The
Washington Credits Cindy for Shaping Today’s Female Artistes
- By Irene Namara
- . March 13, 2026
Producer Washington has credited Cindy Sanyu with helping shape the rise of today’s female artistes in Uganda’s music industry. Washington, who has produced music for
Ykee Benda and Frank Ntambi Clash in Online Exchange
- By Lazarus Masaba
- . March 12, 2026
Ugandan singer Ykee Benda and arts critic Frank Ntambi have stirred conversation online after clashing on the social platform X. The exchange began with playful
Bucha Man Says Mark Da Urban Is Talented But Not Serious
Dancehall veteran and former Firebase musician Bucha Man has weighed in on the career of Mark Da Urban, saying the singer has the talent but