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Parliament passes Copyright Bill In Uganda, when people say creatives, they mostly mean musicians, as if photographers, writers, designers, and filmmakers are just there for decoration, like flowers at a function bit.ly/4rJ4qLA #SqoopUpdates

Gift Ov Kaddo orders music websites to delete his songs Kaddo singled out websites such as HowweBiz and DJ Erycom, claiming they have been uploading and selling his music without compensating him bit.ly/4duFxj9 #SqoopUpdates

Eddy Kenzo considers stepping down from UNMF leadership Kenzo said he feels he has fulfilled a major responsibility to the creative industry after pushing for the Bill, which many artists believe will transform how they earn from their work bit.ly/3Ndpegd #SqoopUpdates

New Copyright Law won’t reverse old music deals – Hilderman Hilderman emphasized that the law will not apply retroactively, meaning agreements signed before its implementation will remain legally binding bit.ly/4rCjbjn #SqoopUpdates

A Christian comedian who casually introduces himself as an evangelist, events host, and chemistry and mathematics teacher, Teacher Sulphur has also earned a reputation among critics as “the funniest street preacher in the world.” bit.ly/47HVbE9 #SqoopUpdates

Abryanz unveils a Jersey that blends style with African football culture At first glance, it is a football jersey. But look closer, it becomes something more: a cultural statement rooted in Kampala, yet speaking to a wider African audience bit.ly/40Gtd7W #SqoopUpdates

Cindy draws a line between Ugandan stars and global icons The singer offered a striking comparison between local artists and international superstars like Rihanna, painting a picture that flips the usual narrative of success on its head bit.ly/4blSo5S #SqoopUpdates

Sheila Gashumba sparks culture war with Rwanda–Uganda comparison Her trigger? A bold, high-energy performance by global star Doja Cat at Kigali’s iconic BK Arena bit.ly/4bRSthN #SqoopUpdates

Be careful what you believe, people are desperate for likes.” — Zari Hassan

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Big Eye Starboss puts his music catalog on the market In a move inspired by the newly enacted Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the singer says he is ready to treat his music like a serious investment asset bit.ly/47ApDQA #SqoopUpdates

Harrison Dyver, the young creative building a global identity What started as curiosity soon grew into a deeper passion as he experimented with songwriting and recording, discovering that music offered him a powerful way to communicate bit.ly/3PeISJg #MonitorUpdates

5 Key changes artistes need to know in the Copyright Amendment While much of the public debate focused on Clause 9, the new law introduces several key changes that creators need to understand bit.ly/4bjUGmc #SqoopUpdates

Weasel should be a billionaire – Producer Washington For nearly 15 years, the duo of Weasel and the late Moses Radio churned out hit after hit, shaping Uganda’s modern sound and dominating airwaves across the region bit.ly/4uC4wHA #SqoopUpdates

Washington picks his all-time greatest productions The list features a mix of iconic hits and fan favourites from some of East Africa’s biggest artists, reflecting Washington’s long-standing influence in the industry bit.ly/40HJzNE #SqoopUpdates

“Our music finally has value”- Eddy Kenzo Shortly after Parliament passed the long-awaited law, the award-winning singer explained that the fight for copyright reform was never just about money bit.ly/4lxBBjA #SqoopUpdates

EARLIER: No airplay, no problem. Halima Namakula wasn’t mincing words on media and music before heading to Parliament to deliberate on copyright infringement. #SqoopUpdates

Naye mwe… Morocco national football team crowned AFCON 2025 champions after Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board overturned the final result against Senegal national football team. #SqoopUpdates

Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill after intense artist lobbying The bill cleared its Third Reading, the final stage of parliamentary approval, and now awaits assent from the President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni before becoming law bit.ly/4sQJ5Rm #SqoopUpdates

They untied for a cause 💪 #SqoopUpdates