Author: Wamala
Wamala Sipirian is an Editor with high interest and knowledge in the entertainment space, an industry he has been actively part of since 2022. Leads to breaking stories are welcome!
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Quex Calls Out UPRS Over ‘Unfair’ Shs40k Royalty Payment: A Music Industry Crisis in Uganda? Ugandan recording artist Quex, known for his popular hit “Kachumbali,” has publicly expressed his frustration with the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) over what he considers an unfair royalty payment of just Shs40,000. The singer, who has enjoyed significant radio and TV play for his music, voiced his concerns about the apparent disparity between his royalties and those of other artists, calling for intervention from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to address what he views as exploitation of local musicians. Quex’s Royalty Struggles: Music Everywhere,…
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Cassanova Abbey Seeks Bobi Wine’s Support for Kisenyi Charity: ‘I Need Food Donations for 300 Kids’ Cassanova Abbey, the renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist, is reaching out to his former boss and musical partner Bobi Wine, requesting assistance for the charity organization he runs in Kisenyi, a neighborhood in Kampala. Abbey, who has been working tirelessly to uplift the lives of street children, is asking for food support to continue his mission of feeding and counseling vulnerable youth. A Mission of Hope: Cassanova Abbey’s Charity in Kisenyi Cassanova Abbey, best known for his hit song “Sembela,” has long been dedicated to…
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Geoffrey Lutaaya Reveals the Untold Story Behind Eagles Production’s Split: ‘We Had Outgrown It’ After 18 years of dominating Uganda’s music scene, the iconic group Eagles Production, founded by Geoffrey Lutaaya, shocked fans when they disbanded. Now, Lutaaya has shared exclusive insights into the factors that led to the group’s eventual split, offering a deeper understanding of the personal and professional struggles they faced during their rise to fame. The Birth of Eagles Production: Ambition and Dedication When Eagles Production was first formed, the members were young, eager, and free from the burdens that often accompany adulthood. Lutaaya, one of…
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Julius Kyazze Commends Eddy Kenzo and Cindy Sanyu for Their Leadership in Uganda’s Music Industry Swangz Avenue co-director Julius Kyazze has publicly applauded Ugandan music stars Eddy Kenzo and Cindy Sanyu for their remarkable leadership in the country’s music industry. According to Kyazze, guiding and representing musicians is no small feat, yet these two artists have taken on the challenge with dedication and resilience. Kenzo and Cindy: Pillars of Artist Representation Eddy Kenzo, a globally recognized artist and Grammy nominee, currently serves as the president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF). Cindy Sanyu, an equally respected figure in the…
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