Gravity Omutujju at Cricket Oval, Lugogo. Photo | Bayan Nalubwama
As the festive season approaches, the Minister of Gender and Social Development has issued a warning to event organisers about the inclusion of vulgar music in planned performances.
Ms Betty Amongi emphasised the need to protect and preserve culture and order, which can be achieved by regulating the quality of music for the well-being of children and the broader community.
“We must ensure that the music performed during the Christmas and New Year seasons is decently acceptable under the Uganda National Cultural Center (UNCC) Act and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Act,” Ms Amongi said while addressing journalists in Kampala on Monday.
The Ugandan entertainment industry has faced criticism due to the declining quality of music produced, with some performances lowering standards and potentially putting audiences at risk. The Minister called for greater morality among musicians at concerts……………….CONTINUE READING…………….