Kampala, April 8, 2026 — Veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Lord Fred Ssebatta reportedly broke down in tears and walked out of a meeting of traditional music artists, following controversial remarks attributed to Eddy Kenzo that have stirred debate within Uganda’s music industry. According to posts circulating on social media platform X and reports from local…
Kampala, Uganda — Days after Uganda’s Parliament passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill on March 17, 2026, musician and Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) President Eddy Kenzo clarified a misunderstanding during a live interview on ET Entertainment Uganda. In the interview, Kenzo mistakenly said that “neighboring rights” referred to neighboring countries, prompting online…
Kampala – Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo has welcomed the passing of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a long-awaited breakthrough for artistes seeking fair ownership and earnings from their work. Parliament passed the Bill during plenary, with artistes and creatives filling the public gallery to witness what many described as…
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…
Ugandan music star and Grammy-nominated artist Eddy Kenzo has publicly praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, calling him “the fountain of honour” and “the wisest man” he has ever met. Kenzo attributed much of his personal and professional success to the stability brought by Museveni’s leadership. “Being near President Museveni has been my blessing in life,”…