Entertainment News 5 April 2026 Howwe Entertainment
Uganda's Music Scene Lags 1500 Years Behind, Says Elijah Kitaka
Ugandan musician Elijah Kitaka criticizes the local music industry as being 1500 years behind, emphasizing a lack of structure and copyright knowledge despite upcoming reforms. He calls for more training and workshops to help artists compete internationally. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42748/our-music-industry-is-1500-years-behind-elijah-kitaka
Ugandan artist Elijah Kitaka has sharply criticized the state of the local music industry, claiming it trails global standards by 1500 years. During a recent TikTok Live session, he expressed doubts about the impact of the impending Copyright Amendment Bill.
Kitaka stressed that the sector’s core problems go beyond legislation, pointing to widespread ignorance about copyright among musicians. He noted that artists often skip essential workshops, focusing instead on casual discussions rather than education.
The singer, who aims to break into international markets, insisted his comments aim to spotlight necessary improvements, not to belittle local talent. He urged prioritizing knowledge-sharing and training sessions to equip artists for global competition and real benefits from new laws.