• Dax Vibez doubts Uganda’s copyright law will be implemented soon.
  • He claims political influence could determine which musicians benefit.
  • The industry, led by Eddy Kenzo, has been pushing for the law for years.

Ugandan musician Dax Vibez has publicly criticized the slow progress of Uganda’s long-awaited copyright law, expressing doubt that it will ever benefit local musicians.

While appearing in an interview on Sanyuka TV, the singer said he no longer believes the copyright law will be implemented soon, joking that the second coming of Jesus might happen before the music industry receives proper legal protection.

“I don’t think the copyright law will come anytime soon. In fact, Jesus might return before musicians ever see it working,” Dax Vibez said.

For years, Ugandan artists have pushed for stronger copyright protections to ensure they earn from the widespread use of their music on television, radio, streaming platforms, and public events. However, despite repeated promises from authorities, the law has yet to fully take effect.

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Dax Vibez further argued that if the law is eventually amended or enforced, it could be influenced by political affiliations. According to him, musicians might have to align themselves with powerful figures to benefit from the system.

“If it is ever amended, musicians might first need to go to Rwakitura or even Gulu to affiliate with those in power before benefiting,” he added.

The singer said he personally supports the introduction of a strong copyright framework because he believes many artists, including himself, have missed out on significant earnings from their music over the years. Having released several hit songs in recent years, he believes a functional copyright system would have allowed artists to earn royalties from their work.

The Ugandan music industry, under the leadership of Eddy Kenzo, has been pushing for the copyright law to be operationalized. Kenzo and other stakeholders have held meetings and campaigns aimed at ensuring musicians finally receive protection for their creative work.

Despite assurances from government officials that progress is being made, critics continue to argue that the delay reflects a lack of political will to fully implement the law.