Challenges Faced By Collective Management Organisations in Uganda
Economically Vulnerable In Uganda today, authors of literary works as well as musicians (and all other holders of copyright and related rights) are very vulnerable to economic exploitation by users, in spite of the new Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act. This susceptibility is a result of a long history of non-enforcement of Copyright, creating the
concerts shunned by foreign artists
Is it I, or have you noticed too that concerts by foreign artists are becoming the scam to watch out for in the music industry? For the sake of avoiding controversies, no names will be mentioned After all, knowing Uganda’s nightlife, these concerts are known by almost everyone because the big artist was a no
is gospel music finally emerging from the shadows?
For quite some time, gospel music in Uganda was seemingly ‘sidelined’ by Uganda’s entertainment industry. For many years gospel artists have worked tirelessly with the hope of gaining deserved acknowledgement by music lovers to no avail. Albums after albums have been produced year in year out and several concerts held, but for some reason, gospel
Iryn Namubiru Does it again
Usually at the beginning of every year, we take time to acknowledge that one personality in the music industry who wowed us through out the previous year. We like to take stock. This could either be in their career or personal life. Although Bobi Wine came a close second for his lavish wedding to long
scaling the heights
At only 28-years of age, this lad has accomplished a lot – it is no wonder he was one of the winners in the recently held Young Achievers’ Awards. He is the founder / CEO – XSCAPE Music and Entertainment Ltd. He studied BSc Accounting and Finance at Kyambogo University. XSCAPE Music and Entertainment Ltd
ciddy’s’ rising star
Yusuf Sekatawa a.k.a Ciddy, as he is famously referred to by his young fan base, is a budding hip-hop artist who’s setting out his wings in the hip-hop world. Born in April 1994, Ciddy is in his final year at Green Hill Academy. He is also the only child of his single mother, Jalia Nalumu,
making money in the music business
It is important to distinguish between knowledge of music and the business aspect of it. Working in music is more than just a 9 to 5 job – it requires a lot of commitment, often for not a lot of compensation or recognition. It doesn’t help that there is so much misinformation out there about
uganda’s hit-craze
In recent years, Ugandans have been hit by the ‘HIT CRAZE’, instantly falling in love with monster hits one after another. This love is however short lived as they once again fall in love with a new hit song. Several artists have created songs that have shot them to instant fame or simply boosted their
proud mother
Cinderella Ssanyu formerly of BLU3 fondly known as Cindy recently gave birth to a bouncing baby girl at the Case clinic in Bugolobi. This is the singer’s first child and is fathered by her long time beau Mario Brunetti. Cindy went off the music scene late last year taking an early maternal leave, which was
understanding music entreprenuership
of this knowledge to become a successful music entrepreneur. I delve into what is happening globally, in the developed economies, some historical perspectives, music economics, the global copyright infringement and how it has cost the industry and much more. The music industry or music business sells compositions, recordings and performances of music. Among the many
Japanese Consumers are the BIGGEST MUSIC BUYERS
It is no surprise to hear that the US is the largest music market in the world. Despite sales crumbling in the last couple of years, the US still accounts for around 30% of global spending on recorded-music. What is a little surprising is the fact that the US is only the 10th largest market