Uganda music

Pearl of Africa Music PAM Awards 2001 list of winners

Iryn Namubiru was the biggest winner of the night on Saturday being crowned PAM 2011 artists of the year. She is the second female to win the award, after Juliana Kanyomozi in 2008. Irene also took home the award for Album of the year for her Birowozo and she couldn’t have asked for more in a year […]

Activist calls for the implementation of the Uganda copy rights law

An official from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) General secretary James Wasula, has appealed to the government of Uganda to intervene in reducing the pirating of Uganda music to ensure the development of the industry. He says the organization is in contact with the inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura to ensure […]

Uganda’s Best Dance Group competition begins on Friday

The First Season of Uganda’s Best Dance Groups will begin show casing on Friday 11th June, 2010 to 26th June 2010 every day at Uganda National Theatre. The first season will bring together re-known dance groups in Uganda like the Infinity Dancers, Bone Breakers, Lucky Stars and Tabu flow among others. Hustler Dreams Promotions is […]

Uganda police chief calls for educative songs

The Uganda Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura has appealed to Uganda musicians to compose songs which promote national values and reduce crime in the country. He says musician’s messages are effective in changing the attitudes of the masses because music, dance and drama appeals more to the public than other forms of […]