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Uganda musicians federation runs to Parliament for help

 

Artists through their body, Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) have petitioned Parliament seeking to have radio and TV stations to dedicate 90 percent of airtime to Ugandan music as a way of promoting local content and supporting the development of the music industry in the country.

The artists also want amendments to the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act 2006 to cater for the changes in technology and ensure revision of the charges for caller back tunes where the artists would receive 60 percent proceedings, while Government and Telecom Companies would be left to share the 40 percent.

The artists also want Gov’t to impose a tax levy on devices (computers, laptops, photocopiers etc) used in the reproduction of copy right protected works and have the proceeds shared equally between Gov’t and holders of copy rights.

UNMF led by musician Eddy Kenzo is an umbrella organization that represents the interests of musicians in Uganda. It was founded in 2023 and has since been working towards the promotion, protection, and development of the music industry in the country.

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