Is song sampling becoming the new trend in Uganda?

Gravity Omutujju's latest track, Doboozi Lya Mutuuze, faced a setback as it was reportedly removed from YouTube due to copyright infringement, specifically sampling from Bobi Wine's hit, Kiwaani.

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Dennis Wantate, boss at Omziki, a music distribution company, disclosed that in 2023, over 50 songs were removed from various platforms based on the original copyright holders' instructions

By NewVision Reporter

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The Ugandan music industry is experiencing a surge in quality and production, but a new threat has emerged in the form of song sampling, jeopardising its hard-earned success.

Is song sampling becoming the new trend in Uganda?

Gravity Omutujju's latest track, Doboozi Lya Mutuuze, faced a setback as it was reportedly removed from YouTube due to copyright infringement, specifically sampling from Bobi Wine's hit, Kiwaani.

Dennis Wantate, boss at Omziki, a music distribution company, disclosed that in 2023, over 50 songs were removed from various platforms based on the original copyright holders' instructions

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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