Eddy Kenzo paid tribute to Sheebah Karungi. According to Kenzo, very few people have the potential to execute to the level of Karungi.
Thank you madam president sibuli omu nti asobola okuyimirirawo nga bwokoze [not everyone can stand as firm as you have.] [W]e thank you [,] Queen,” said Kenzo.
“Let’s fight for our music and the future is bright. Tulinda enkya oba bagenda tuwandikako ki aba Mafia media [We are waiting, what will the mafia media bring tomorrow]?”
Kenzo and Karungi are leaders in the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), with the former serving as president and the latter as his deputy.
Since Bobi Wine, the musician-turned-politician, berated the Federation members during Kato Lubwama’s burial, citing scheming in the Federation, musicians took it upon themselves to defend UNMF’s mission.
Eddy Kenzo and Sheebah Karungi have been at the forefront of this battle. Multiple accusations have been levied against them, with some critics claiming that they are just after securing grants from the government but the core mission of pushing for copyright laws so musicians can benefit from their royalties won’t be fulfilled.
The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) leaders recently met with their counterparts in the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS).
The Society was formed in 1985 by authors to advance the cause of copyright administration in Uganda.
After the meeting, Kenzo said that they discussed “crucial issues related to royalties for our fellow artists.”
He said the Federation is committed to acquiring cutting-edge broadcast monitoring technology to accurately track music usage and compensate musicians fairly.
That it is also committed to establishing transparent criteria for distributing royalties, ensuring every artist receives their rightful share.
