Full Figure has responded strongly after Lil Pazo raised concerns about artist support, funding transparency, and government studio standards.

Veteran musician Phina Mugerwa Masanyalaze remains determined to enter Parliament, saying Uganda’s creative industry needs proper representation at the policy-making table.

Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire has stirred controversy after declaring that pastors should rely on God — not police escorts — as government faces rising security costs and tough budget priorities.

Musician Bebe Cool has sparked debate after questioning when Ugandan artists will accumulate serious wealth, arguing that true celebrity status must be backed by billion-shilling homes, big businesses, and international lifestyles.

The Uganda National Musicians Federation has begun funding regional musician SACCOs, releasing UGX 110 million to Lango artists in a move aimed at building savings culture and financial stability in the industry.

Ugandan singer Grace Khan has spoken out from rehab, appealing to industry colleagues and friends for help to clear her medical bills as she continues recovery from alcohol addiction.

Fred Mukasa Mbidde has urged Uganda’s entertainment industry to move beyond hype and focus on structured systems, strong policies and responsible use of government funding if artists are to earn sustainably from their talent.

Karole Kasita has commended Eddy Kenzo for his leadership after he personally reassured her that the copyright law musicians have long awaited will finally be passed.

Parliament has declined the creative industry’s appeal for extra funding to finish the Artistic Home in Bwebajja, stressing that allocated funds should be fully utilized and results demonstrated.

Eddy Kenzo, president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, has warned creatives seeking to misappropriate Federation funds that their days are numbered, while reaffirming his commitment to protecting musicians’ rights and earnings.

MC Kats has opened up about his regrets over guiding Fille Mutoni into secular music, linking the decision to her long struggle with substance abuse and revealing the emotional toll it has taken on him as a father and former partner.

Eddy Kenzo has called on musicians to put election politics behind them, reconcile, and concentrate on releasing music, saying unity is key for the growth of the industry.