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05/04/2026

Wishing You A Vibrant Easter! May Creativity And Joy Fill Your Day.

10/01/2026

Get ready for a star-studded launch!

👩‍🎤| Music

Raga Dee, Phina Mugerwa, Coco Finger, Kalifah AgaNaga, Buchaman, Baba Luku

🤠 | Comedy

Amooti, Merryhearts, Cotilda, Agnes Akite, Optional Allan, Zizinga

🎭 | Theatre/Drama

Ndagire Mariam Media

👩‍🎨 | Live Visual Art painting

🕴| Live Design making

🎦 | Film exhibition

and more at the 'Respect Creators Rights' Campaign launch!

This is a copyright empowerment program under Creative Uganda Relvoving Fund - CURF & Ministry of Gender, Labor & Social Development.

Goals:

1. Empower creators
2. Educate users
3. Seek Government commitments

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09/01/2026

National Culture Forum - NCF, the apex body for creative associations & federations, will be launching national awareness campaign dubbed *'Respect Creators Rights'*
This is a copyright empowerment program under Creative Uganda Relvoving Fund - CURF & Ministry of Gender, Labor & Social Development.

Goals :

1. Empower creators,
2. Educate users
3. Seek Government commitments

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01/12/2025

Creative Uganda Revolving Fund (CURF) Project Implementing partners finalized contracts with Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development last Friday, paving the way for creative economy growth!

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16/10/2025

Four Key Takeaways from Today’s MoGLSD Workshop on the Musicians’ SACCO Fund

1. Creative Financing Has Arrived
The launch of the *Creative Uganda Revolving Fund* (CURF) - (UGX 28B) signals a new era where artists can finally access affordable credit tailored to the realities of the creative sector.

2. Intellectual Property Is Now Collateral
For the first time, copyrights, royalties, and creative contracts are being recognized as valuable economic assets that can unlock financing for artists and creative enterprises.

3. Regional SACCOs Will Drive Access
19 regional musicians’ SACCOs and 5 creative-domain SACCOs will be the engines delivering these funds directly to artists and creative businesses across Uganda.

4. Partnership and Accountability Are Key

The Fund’s success depends on strong collaboration between MoGLSD, UNCC, URSB, NCF, UNMF, UMA, CMOs, and the SACCOs—ensuring transparency, training, and responsible use of funds for lasting impact.

This workshop marks a turning point for Uganda’s Creative Economy—where creativity meets capital and policy meets opportunity.

26/08/2025

This morning we were pleased to receive the leaders of the Uganda Tailors Association (UTA) who called on us to discuss issues of mutual interest.

08/08/2025

Today the National Culture Forum (NCF) had its day at Parliament, presenting views on the Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Bill 2025.
We called for:

📌 Clearer definitions (e.g. orphan works after diligent search)

📌 Ending burdensome proof rules for online takedowns

📌 Inclusion of Private Copy Remuneration (PCR) to protect creators

📌 Safeguards on fair use for accessibility to avoid misuse

📌 Stronger governance & proportionate penalties in CMOs

📌 Independent tribunal for copyright disputes

📌 Reciprocal protection to curb piracy of foreign works

28/07/2025

Congratulations Mr. Kibalama Nicholas aka Nick Dee & Big Tunes Channel 44 team upon your nomination in the Prayze Factor Awards:- MC/Host of the Year, Promoter of the Year, TV Show/Host of the Year, TV Network of the Year.

01/07/2025

Uganda Triumphs at the East African Gospel Music Awards

Uganda’s gospel music community made an unforgettable mark at the inaugural East African Gospel Music Awards, held on 28th June 2025 at the Super Dome in Masaki, Tanzania. The event, which brought together leading gospel voices from across the region, saw Uganda claim a series of prestigious awards that highlighted the country’s depth of talent, media strength, and spiritual influence.

With over 50 competitive categories, the awards celebrated outstanding contributions to gospel music across East Africa. Uganda emerged as one of the top winners, securing key accolades in both music and media.

Among the honors were:

Best Gospel DJ in East Africa: Urban DJ (Spirit FM)

Best Gospel Media Program in East Africa: Wake Up Call (Spirit FM/TV)

Best Gospel Radio Station in East Africa: Impact FM

Best Traditional Gospel Song in East Africa: Tonsobola by Pr. Wilson Bugembe

Best Gospel Dancehall Artist: Coopy Bly

Judges’ Choice Award: Pr. Brian Lubega

Best Praise Song of the Year: Cheeza by Gabie Ntaate

People’s Choice Award: Levixone

Ugandan veterans and cultural contributors were also recognized with Legendary Recognition Certificates for their consistent impact on the gospel music scene. These included artists Betty Nakibuuka, Betty Namaganda, Carol Budhwike, and Pr. Wilson Bugembe; video director Nyanja Jude (Saint Jude); music producer Paddy Man; songwriter Silver Kyagulanyi; and presenter Lady Bizo.

Uganda’s representation at the awards was made possible by a dedicated team of eight members. Four were part of Levixone’s entourage, who had been invited to perform at the event. The other four represented the Impact Media Consortium (Impact FM and Dream TV), and their travel was supported by Dr. Joseph Serwada of Victory Church, Ndeeba.

In addition to the individual and media wins, Uganda received further regional acknowledgment when the National Culture Forum (NCF) was awarded a Special Partnership Recognition. This recognition was a nod to NCF’s ongoing support for the growth and visibility of gospel music and its broader role in championing cultural development in Uganda and the region.

A special appreciation goes to Mr. Kazibwe Daniel (Ragga Dee), Chairman of NCF, who played a key role in linking the awards organisers with the Ugandan team, enabling smoother coordination and participation.

Uganda’s success at the East African Gospel Music Awards is not just a win for individual artists or institutions. It is a celebration of how far gospel music in Uganda has come, and a call to continue building bridges, nurturing talent, and amplifying messages of hope across East Africa.

Congratulations to all the winners and honorees. Uganda has truly lifted the gospel banner high.

17/06/2025

More than 10 years ago, I had the honour of being chief guest at the annual event of the Makerere University Law Society. At the time, I was simply a champion of reading and the book trade at the National Book Trust of Uganda. So when I received an invitation to speak at the Uganda Law Society panel on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025 at Fairway Hotel, it felt like a meaningful reconnection with the learned friends.

At the event, the moderator asked me to comment on two critical issues: the clause on revenue share for Caller Ringback Tunes (CRBTs), and the absence of a provision on Private Copy Remuneration (PCR), formerly known as the Private Copy Levy.

I explained that the CRBT clause is crucial because it protects weaker artists who lack the bargaining power to negotiate with well-resourced telecom companies. Some of these companies previously defied even the ICT Parliamentary Committee. Expecting them to listen to an individual artist is simply unrealistic.

On PCR, I shared how Hon. Mao mentioned during World IP Day that he was challenged to name African countries where this has worked and struggled. I noted that countries like Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana already implement PCR to compensate creators for losses from mass private copying. Today, a film that costs Shs 50 million to produce is pirated and sold for Shs 200. A flash disk goes for Shs 10,000 yet the music or books on it are given away for free. A book that sells at Shs 140,000 in a bookstore is dumped on a flash for Shs 5,000.

Without PCR, we cannot build or sustain viable creative enterprises.

I called upon the Uganda Law Society to support the inclusion of PCR in the Bill and to join us in lobbying Parliament. This provision alone could generate up to UGX 78 billion annually to support our creators.

These two provisions, CRBT revenue share and PCR, are very empowering to creatives. They ensure fair compensation and lay the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable creative economy.

Charles Batambuze
Vice Chairman
National Culture Forum

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