Karole Kasita says musicians have lost their leverage over government, casting doubt on whether Uganda’s long-awaited copyright law will ever be passed.

President Museveni has praised Eddy Kenzo for using music to energise NRM supporters, saying entertainment is a meaningful contribution to national development.

Bebe Cool’s 2025 music list has reignited controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Eddy Kenzo and Ziza Bafana, who accuse the veteran singer of chasing relevance and dismiss the rankings as trash.

Government has rolled out a UGX 28 billion Creative Uganda Revolving Fund to support artists and creative entrepreneurs with affordable financing, stronger copyright systems and structured SACCO-based access nationwide.

Ugandan musician Kapeke has described 2025 as one of the most defining years of his career, highlighting personal growth, financial stability, and major life milestones achieved through music.

Eddy Kenzo has criticized Bobi Wine’s “Uganda is bleeding” slogan, arguing that the NUP leader built his wealth, career, and lifestyle during the same era he now condemns on the international stage.

Singer Azawi says performing for any political candidate, including Bobi Wine or NRM, would be extremely difficult because she doesn’t want to influence her fans or promote disunity.

Singer Eddy Kenzo has defended President Museveni’s decision to skip the recent NTV presidential debate, describing it as poorly executed and lacking meaningful discussion. Kenzo argued that the candidates offered nothing new and insisted key issues like the copyright law are already in advanced stages.

Cindy Sanyu has weighed in on the feud between Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo, saying the clash stems from competition on the NRM campaign trail. She believes the tension will ease after the season—and reminds artists that the industry “jungle” has its own laws.

Bobi Wine has accused the government of frustrating efforts to advance Uganda’s copyright law, saying his proposals—submitted through MP Hilary Kiyaga—were sidelined in favour of the UNMF under Eddy Kenzo.

Joshua Baraka has sparked debate after hinting that unlike Eddy Kenzo, he wants his success and future awards to be credited purely to his music, not external factors or network

Eddy Kenzo has criticized the National Unity Platform, claiming the party has abandoned its founding principles. The singer, now aligned with the NRM, says NUP should consult its early contributors if it hopes to regain direction—remarks that have angered many of the party’s supporters.