What Netflix Could Learn from Spotify: Building Open Distribution for Independent FilmThe music industry solved digital distribution a decade ago. It’s time film caught up.4d ago4d ago
Breaking Free from the Battery Mindset: Chikumbutso’s Microsonic Frequency Energy Device is HereIn the 19th century, we believed that transportation revolved around horsepower — literally. More horses meant more power, so we bred…Feb 17Feb 17
The Curious Case of Uganda’s Ghost Tribes: A 2024 Census MysteryIn what might be the most perplexing magic trick of 2024, Uganda’s latest census has managed to make entire tribes disappear while…Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
Published inUMA NEWSOmission of Culture and Creative Industries Data from the 2024 NPHC Report: A Missed Opportunity…The release of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has brought both…Oct 7, 2024Oct 7, 2024
Published inUMA NEWSUgandan Musicians Demand Accountability from UPRS and URSBA coalition of Ugandan musicians is demanding greater accountability and transparency from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) and…Jul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
Adapting Music Rights for the Digital Era: A Way Forward for Uganda’s Music IndustryIn the wake of digital transformation in the music industry, a critical debate has emerged among stakeholders in Uganda’s music scene. This…Nov 19, 2023Nov 19, 2023
The Uncharted Waters of UPRS’s Music Distribution: A Call for Clarity and TransparencyBy Geoffrey Ekongot, Music Industry ConsultantAug 26, 2023Aug 26, 2023
From Local to Global: Ugandan Music Needs a Music Export StrategyUgandan music has had impressive growth over the years, but it seems to need more representation on the world stage, particularly at events…Feb 27, 2023Feb 27, 2023
Published inUMA NEWSBalancing interests: Uganda Musicians Association calls for constructive dialogue on concerts in…The Uganda Musicians Association is aware of the ban on concerts in schools by the Ministry of Education. We understand the concerns that…Feb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023
From Africa to Asia: Asian Artists Embracing Afrobeat:I was listening to this Afrobeat track titled Bolo by a Korean rapper and R&B artist known as Penomeco. First of all, just mentioning…Feb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023
