By BigEyeUg Team
Rapper Da Agent has urged authorities to prioritize educating artists about the newly passed copyright bill before it is fully implemented.
While expressing his satisfaction that Parliament passed the bill, Da Agent revealed that he has not been included in any stakeholder meetings aimed at guiding musicians on how the law will operate.
He emphasized the need for widespread sensitization to ensure that both artists and fans clearly understand what the changes will mean for the industry.
“I think they should increase on the sensitization and teach us how it’s going to work,” he said.
The artist cited confusion already emerging among fans and content users. He pointed to his recently released song Ngalo Ngalo, noting that despite positive feedback about the video, some people have hesitated to share or play it out of fear of potential copyright enforcement.
“People said the video is nice, but they were worried about playing it, saying copyright will get them,” he explained, adding that there is a need to clarify that the law is not yet in effect and will take time before enforcement begins.
In the meantime, Da Agent reassured his supporters that his music remains free for public use. He said he wants fans to continue enjoying and sharing his work freely until the copyright bill is officially signed into law and operational guidelines are made clear.
Beyond the copyright conversation, Da Agent also weighed in on the growing trend of artists compiling “hit lists” to showcase their musical success.
He cautioned musicians against participating in the trend merely for hype, urging them to ensure their catalogs genuinely reflect the claims they make.
According to him, the value of music cannot always be measured by quantity. He argued that a single strong hit song can outperform multiple tracks from another artist.
“Let us be careful as we make those lists because I can be having 15 songs that are worth more than 40 of your songs,” he said.