Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for ...

Over the past decade, politics has consumed a generation of musicians, deeply dividing Uganda’s music industry, which analysts now predict has a bleak future. President Yoweri Museveni’s main ...

What you need to know: Born in 1945 in Mitala Maria to a staunch Catholic family, Namale’s early life was a cinematic tale of hardship and resilience. The 12th of 13 children born to Benjamin Mutumba, ...

The proposed legislation seeks to modernize Uganda's copyright framework, align it with international standards, and ensure creators benefit more fairly from their intellectual work. Mao described the ...

Ugandan pop musicians have released a raft of songs and music videos to educate and alert the public about COVID-19. These are simple songs that assume a responsibility to help educate citizens. They ...

Of the thousands of musicians who've moved to Austin, few have a story quite like Jon Muq's. Growing up in poverty in rural Uganda, the singer-guitarist got hooked on music after playing his cousin's ...

You cannot talk about the entertainers of Uganda’s Independence Day without mentioning the singers who had all of East Africa dancing. Their names were legendary in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Today, ...

Despite being called “immoral” by some politicians, this year’s Nyege Nyege festival celebrated diversity and innovation in contemporary African music. By Tom Faber KAMPALA, Uganda — Visitors ...