KAMPALA — Debate over copyright enforcement in Uganda’s music industry has flared up again after music executive Nyanzi Martin Luther accused leading artists and the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) of failing to secure meaningful protections for musicians. In remarks that have sparked widespread discussion online, Martin Luther singled out singer Eddy Kenzo, who also…
GULU CITY – One person has been killed and several others injured following a violent confrontation between suspected street gang members and chapatti vendors in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City. Police said the incident occurred at around 4:30am on Sunday along Cemetery Road, after a disagreement erupted between vendors and youths believed to be members of…
Uganda’s music scene continues to thrive with a mix of fresh beats, catchy lyrics, and rising stars making waves across radio, streaming platforms, and social media. This week, fans are vibing to a variety of tracks ranging from Afrobeat to dancehall, showcasing the diversity and creativity of local artists. Here’s a look at the top…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against authoritarian leadership, saying leaders must never impose themselves on citizens through intimidation or force, as he led Ugandans in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom in Kitgum District. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni,…
Ghana is set to lead a major international push for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade after African Union (AU) member states unanimously backed an initiative by President John Dramani Mahama. The proposal seeks to have the United Nations declare the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and to call for reparations, including…