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Ugandan Musicians Face Revenue Challenges Due to Live Concert Streams

  Jaja Ragga Dee Addresses Revenue Losses from Live Concert Streams in Uganda Jaja Ragga Dee commonly known as Daniel kazibwe, a prominent figure in the Ugandan music industry and the patron of the Uganda Musicians Federation (UMF), has raised concerns over the financial losses Ugandan artists face due to live concert broadcasts by various media houses. In recent statements, he highlighted how these live streams on different social media platforms deter many potential concertgoers from attending events, opting instead to watch the performances for free from the comfort of their homes. Jaja Ragga Dee pointed out that a concert which could potentially attract around 8,000 attendees often ends up drawing only about 3,000 people. The primary reason for this significant drop is the free live broadcasts. While media houses offer free advertisements in return for streaming rights, they do not provide hard cash, leading to substantial revenue losses for the artists. He urged his fellow mus...

Star Times Uganda Launches Face TV, a Dedicated Channel for Ugandan Music Lovers

Star Times Uganda, a Chinese pay TV company, has recently launched Face TV, a channel that exclusively plays Ugandan music. The move is in compliance with the Uganda Communication Commission's directive of having 70% local content and to compete with Gotv, its affiliate sub pay TV service of multi choice Uganda.

 The launch event was graced by popular artists like Khalifa Aganaga, Bobi wine, and Cindy Sanyu, signifying their support for the development and how it could help the music industry in disseminating content. 

Despite some organizational issues during the event, the launch of Face TV is expected to cater to the preferences of Ugandan music enthusiasts.

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