Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Katumba, an Independent Presidential candidate has promised to develop and boost the Boda-Boda Industry saying the industry employs millions of youths. According to Katumba, the Boda-Boda industry that employs both the educated and the uneducated youths must be looked at critically as one of …
Read More »Artists reignite debate on royalties as lockdown hits music industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts sector in Uganda has revived a debate on copyright, patent rights and royalties enable artists and entertainers earn from their work. The music industry is intrinsically linked with large audiences and live performances which have …
Read More »Music industry pledges anti-racist ‘Black Out Tuesday’
New York, United States | AFP | Major music industry labels are pledging to halt business Tuesday, in solidarity with anti-racist demonstrators demanding structural social change and an end to police brutality. Atlantic Records, Capitol Music Group, Warner Records, Sony Music and Def Jam were among the many organizations vowing that #TheShowMustBePaused, as mass protests …
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