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23rd March 2026

[Vanguard] Nigerian pop star Asake has opened up about the challenges he faced as a teenager while chasing his music dreams, revealing that his father's disapproval didn't stop him from pursuing a career in music.

Uganda: Ugatunes’ Shadrack Kisame Backs New Copyright Bill As Tool for Fairness in Music Industry

23rd March 2026

[Nile Post] The Team Leader of UgaTunes, Shadrack Kisame, has said the recently introduced Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a crucial tool to ensure fairness in the music industry, particularly targeting players who have profited from music without paying royalties.

Uganda: Ragga Dee Urges Artists to Treat Music As Business Amid Copyright Reforms

23rd March 2026

[Nile Post] Renowned Ugandan musician Daniel Kazibwe, popularly known as Ragga Dee, has called on upcoming artists to approach their craft with a business mindset, emphasising the importance of strategic distribution and legal protection of their work.

Uganda: Kenzo Hails New Copyright Law for Creatives

19th March 2026

[Nile Post] The President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, Edrisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a historic turning point for Uganda's creative industry.

South Africa: Emtee’s Producer Says He Cannot Reach Rapper After Emotional Instagram Live

19th March 2026

[Scrolla] Producer Black Tears posted a public message saying he is concerned after losing contact with Emtee following an emotional Instagram Live. Emtee used the Instagram Live to say he had not received royalties from his 2021 album Logan and spoke about losing access to his home and his children.

Rwanda: Moments You Might Have Missed From Doja Cat’s Kigali Concert

19th March 2026

[New Times] Missed out on Kigali's most anticipated show last night? Or were you there but couldn't quite keep up with everything happening? Don't worry--here's the full picture.

Uganda: Rachael Magoola Calls for Broader Copyright Protection Beyond Music

18th March 2026

[Nile Post] Veteran musician and Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI), Rachael Magoola, has urged policymakers to recognise the wider scope of Uganda's creative economy, noting that music accounts for only a small fraction of the sector.

Uganda: Kansai Plascon – Backed Eica Holi Festival in Kampala Blends Music, Cancer Awareness

18th March 2026

[Nile Post] Music, culture, and a shared commitment to social impact came together at Kampala Parents School as the East Indian Cultural Association (EICA) hosted its annual Holi musical festival, a two-day celebration held as part of the wider Holi festivities in Kampala.

Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Mavin Records As Crayon Criticises Don Jazzy, Tega Hints At Exit

18th March 2026

[Leadership] The Nigerian music industry was thrown into turmoil on Sunday evening after popular singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, publicly criticised the leadership of his record label, Mavin Records, in a series of social media posts.

Rwanda: In Move Afrika, Kigali Is Becoming a Growing Hub for Global Music Tours

18th March 2026

[New Times] When Kendrick Lamar stepped onto the stage at BK Arena in December 2023, Kigali hosted one of its biggest international concerts to date.

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