Geoffrey EkongotinUMA 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 1Jul 1
Geoffrey EkongotAdapting 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
Geoffrey EkongotThe Uncharted Waters of UPRS’s Music Distribution: A Call for Clarity and TransparencyBy Geoffrey Ekongot, Music Industry ConsultantAug 26, 2023Aug 26, 2023
Geoffrey EkongotFrom 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
Geoffrey EkongotinUMA 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
Geoffrey EkongotFrom 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
Geoffrey EkongotinUMA NEWSUganda Musicians Association Expresses Sympathy for Jose ChameleonThe Uganda Musicians Association expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the injured technical personnel from Fenon Entertainment and extends…Feb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023
Geoffrey EkongotinUMA NEWSUMA Condemns Unacceptable Behavior by Gravity OmutujjuThe Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) vehemently condemns the recent posts made by Gravity Omutujju on his social media account, regarding…Feb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023
Geoffrey EkongotinUMA NEWSCondolences to Mesach Semakula and Family on the Passing of Maama Mesach SemakulaIt is with deep sadness that we learned of the loss of Maama Mesach Semakula, beloved mother to the renowned artiste, Mesach Semakula. The…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Geoffrey EkongotinUMA NEWSTribute to Mowzey Radio, A Musical LegendIt is with great sadness that we, the Uganda Musicians Association, remember the passing of one of our own, the legendary musician Mowzey…Jan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023