Scrutinizing lyricism in Uganda’s music industry | MORNING AT NTV
The eye of the storm in the music industry has once again loomed over a bunter in Kampala. The spark was ignited by comments from the Prime Minister of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, slamming lyrics manipulated into seemingly vulgar language. The reference was directed at two artists, but the trend, for many, goes beyond just these two. As we examine the performance of the music industry in 2024, we delve into the art of lyricism, speaking with Emma Carlos, a music business consultant and arts administrator, and Andrew Kaggwa, an arts journalist at the Daily Monitor.