Grace Nakimera questions UPRS over UGX 1 million royalty payment
Grace Nakimera has revealed that she received only UGX 1 million from the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS), questioning how royalties have been distributed to music...
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Otafiire: Hidden Gold Treasure Behind Njeru Land Fight
KAMPALA — For years, Ugandans have watched senior government officials battle over the future of the former Njeru Stock Farm, with the dispute largely portrayed as...
OIL COUNTDOWN REALITY CHECK! Inside Hidden Economic Battles That Could Make Or Break Uganda’s Oil Dream
When Uganda’s government and its joint venture partners reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022, it marked the end of years of negotiations an...
Weasel orders UPRS to remove Goodlyfe catalogue, threatens legal action
Musician Weasel Manizo (Douglas Seguya) has formally instructed the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) to immediately remove the Goodlyfe music catalogue from its ro...
Weasel receives Shs285,498 as UPRS distributes Shs200 million in royalties to Ugandan musicians
Ugandan singer Weasel Manizo has revealed that he received Shs285,498 in music royalties from the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS), days after the organisation anno...
Cindy Sanyu Settles Song Issues With Omega 256
Ugandan music star Cindy Sanyu has announced a major breakthrough in her royalty dispute with fellow artist Omega 256, following weeks of public tension over their collab...
Pay Me! - Papa Cidy Cries Out to Chameleone Over Unpaid Royalties
Singer Papa Cidy, who used to be part of the Leone Island Music group, has made a public plea to his former boss, Dr. Jose Chameleone. He is asking for his fair share of...
Parliament Rejects Tax on ‘Kyeyo’ Earnings, Non-Business Asset Sales
KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans livin...
Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition
Tension is mounting in Kisoro and Rubanda districts following concerns over the planned acquisition of land for iron ore mining, with Bukimbiri Member of Parliament Hon...
Using Artistes’ Work Without Paying Royalties Should Be Made A Risky Business, Says Odonga Otto
This bill is a game-changer for our creative industry. It will provide stronger protection for creators, streamline the sector and introduce tougher penalties for piracy...