Spice Diana has questioned the Shs5bn pledge to bloggers and TikTokers who met President Museveni, saying government should instead address issues like the Facebook ban and poor monetization affecting creatives.
King Saha has blasted the government over delays in passing Uganda’s copyright law, saying musicians are being exploited while earning nothing from their own music.
Ykee Benda says his football banter online is strategic and linked to his podcast, defending himself after fans questioned his recent lack of hit songs.
Buchaman says his contract as Presidential Advisor on Ghetto Affairs has been renewed but wants a salary increment from Shs2.7m, citing his responsibilities and large family.
Pia Pounds says John Blaq is her closest friend in the music industry, recalling how they met during their early days and eventually fulfilled a promise to collaborate after both achieved hit songs.v
Singer Grace Khan has been discharged from rehab after the Uganda National Musicians Federation, led by Eddy Kenzo, cleared her UGX6 million bill. The artist thanked fellow musicians for standing by her during recovery.
Dancehall singer Ziza Bafana has rejoined the Uganda National Musicians Federation after months of criticism. The artist praised EddY Kenzo for promoting unity and said the music industry holds huge financial potential if properly organized.
Mubarak Munyagwa cautions Kasuku that the Shs5 billion pledged by President Museveni may spark tension among bloggers, urging him to seek personal support instead of managing the funds directly.
Eddy Kenzo has fired back at Lil Pazo’s allegations made before President Museveni, insisting the Uganda National Musicians Federation has supported him multiple times.