Takeaways

• Ragga Dee says copyright compliance is mandatory for all businesses and individuals.
• He compares copyright fees to third-party car insurance to simplify understanding.
• The artist stresses the importance of respecting creators’ rights regardless of music preference.

Veteran musician Ragga Dee has added his voice to the ongoing debate around copyright enforcement, making it clear that compliance isn’t something people can pick and choose based on personal taste.

Speaking during a one-on-one interview on Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV), Ragga Dee pushed back against the idea that businesses or individuals can avoid paying for copyright licenses simply because they don’t play Ugandan music.

According to him, the requirement to pay for a copyright license applies across the board. It’s not about what kind of music you prefer—it’s about respecting ownership and the rights of creators.

To break it down in simple terms, he likened copyright fees to third-party car insurance. Just as every motorist is expected to pay for third-party insurance whether or not they ever get into an accident, copyright works the same way—it’s a standard obligation, not a situational one.

“It’s just like third party. You pay third party for your car—when you get an accident, who pays?” he explained, underscoring that these systems are designed to be followed, not negotiated.