South Africa: South Africa’s Uncool MC to Headline Silo 15 Second Anniversary
[Nile Post] Kampala’s nightlife has long been defined by different areas, from Kansanga, once known as the city’s dancing capital, to Wandegeya near Makerere University, and Kololo, home to diplomats and the affluent. Yet in recent years, Bandali Rise …
Uganda: Johnnie Walker Uganda Unveils New Cultural Influencers Ahead of Afro Exchange Takeover
[Nile Post] On Saturday evening, Johnnie Walker Uganda set the tone for an exciting season ahead, unveiling its new class of cultural influencers at Silo in Kampala.
Uganda: Johnnie Walker Unveils New Cultural Influencers Ahead of Afro Exchange Takeover
[Nile Post] Johnnie Walker Uganda on Saturday evening unveiled a new class of cultural influencers at Silo in Kampala, setting the tone for a season of music, fashion and nightlife-driven experiences.
Uganda: Ugatunes’ Shadrack Kisame Backs New Copyright Bill As Tool for Fairness in Music Industry
[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 profi…
Uganda: Ragga Dee Urges Artists to Treat Music As Business Amid Copyright Reforms
[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: Women Reshaping Kampala’s Cocktail Culture
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — On any given Friday night in Kampala, the lights dim, the music rises and the bar counter becomes a stage. Behind it, bartenders measure, shake and garnish as cocktails slide across polished counters to eager …
Uganda: Kenzo Hails New Copyright Law for Creatives
[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 Ugan…
Uganda: Rachael Magoola Calls for Broader Copyright Protection Beyond Music
[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…
Uganda: Kansai Plascon – Backed Eica Holi Festival in Kampala Blends Music, Cancer Awareness
[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 fe…
Uganda: Creators Must Be Paid for Their Work – Joel Isabirye
[Nile Post] Seasoned media consultant Joel Isabirye has stressed the need for fair compensation for creators, arguing that digital platforms and broadcasters have both moral and economic obligations to share revenue generated from creative content.