UGANDA MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION

🇺🇬 Urgent plea to the President of Uganda! As UMA, we join hands with 12 music associations in requesting a reconsideration of the exclusive 18 billion shilling allocation to Uganda National Musicians Federation. Our music industry deserves fair support!

A Kenyan bank is testing a new model where any artist in Kenya can now use music as collateral for loans — turning songs, catalogues, and royalties into assets

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of singer Olisha M (Olivia Mildred Namubiru). Her legacy will continue to inspire the Ugandan music fraternity and everyone who had the honour of knowing her. May her soul rest in peace

Let’s all go and support Mr Bagonza @IamApass this Friday At Serena Hotel.

🎉👏 Congrats to our VP, King Saha, on your concert tonight at Lugogo Cricket Oval! Despite yesterday’s challenges, you’ve shown true resilience. Thank you to the authorities for clearing the show. Fans, let’s show him all the love! ❤️🎶 #KingSahaLiveInConcert #UMA

🎉 Congratulations to Fresh Kid on excelling in PLE with a First Grade! 📚🎶 Your hard work proves that education and talent can go hand in hand. You’re an inspiration to young Ugandans! 🙌✨ #EducationFirst #FreshKid #UMA

🚨 Press Release Alert 🚨 Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) reaffirms commitment to tackling violence in the entertainment industry. We fully support the NCF resolutions to ensure professionalism, accountability, and safety for all. #EndViolenceInEntertainment

The Kampala Metropolitan Police has issued a stern warning to musicians that move with gangs. It stipulated that they should move with a maximum of five people that include a DJ, manager, secretary, treasurer and security. Kinakola oba? 🤔 (🎥: UBC Tv)

The leadership of UNCC led by Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum, the Chairperson, Board of Trustees and Vice Chairperson Phina Mugerwa Masanyalaze has petitioned Speaker Anita Among over key challenges such as; low funding and deteriorating state of Uganda’s National Theatre.

The talented Blair Koono, thrilling jammers last week during the JAM SESSION We return tonight starting 6pm at the NationalTheatre & entrance is absolutely Free #JamSessionReloaded

Uganda to the world! 🌍 Praise Wisdom, a talented S.3 student from Gombe SS, is representing us at the Our Generation International Music Competition in Russia. Voting ends today! let’s rally behind her and make Uganda proud 🇺🇬 Vote now ourgeneration.tv/en #UgTeen #Uganda

We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Ronnie King 256 (Ronald Nuwahereza). His voice and talent transformed the Western Uganda music scene, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans. 🙏🎶 #RIPRonnieKing

Congratulations to the new UPRS Board of Directors on your successful transition! Your leadership is vital for the growth and protection of our artists' rights. We also thank the Government for its ongoing support of the creative sector. Here's to a future of collaboration #UPRS

I’m in Lagos right now and seeing all these incredible artists that I’ve grown up watching show me love is amazing.I’m truly blessed to be in the position I’m in.Thank you to everyone who has been with me.I’m going to be the biggest artist in the world.❤️

Join the Pan-African Webinar on Copyright Masterclass: Navigating Music Licensing & Protection in the Digital Age! 🌍🎶 on July 10th, 2024, from 2.00 PM EAT to 4.00 PM. Registration link ▶️lu.ma/68jjpwiz

🎬 Don't Miss the Film and Culture Market 2024! Join us Sept 9-11 at the National Theatre in Kampala. Theme: "UpGrading the East African Film Industry, Connecting Borders." Network, learn, and celebrate Ugandan culture and cinema. Limited slots.

Join us for the Inter-religious Family Festival 2024 on June 29 at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala! Celebrate unity, peace, and African cultural heritage with performances, cultural displays, and discussions. Don't miss this momentous event! 🎉 #InterreligiousFamilyFestival

It's on today, let's go and support Feffe Bussi!

Ugandan musician Fik Gaza arrested in Saudi Arabia for visa & dress code violations. Uganda Musicians Association calls for his release & urges Ugandan gov to intervene #FreeFikGaza

I now choose to stand up for what I love. Petitioning URSB to prevail upon UPRS to exhibit accountability and responsible leadership.

There is need to stipulate revenue share in the law as Kenyans and Nigerians did in theirs for this particular item🙏