By BigEyeUg Team
Musician and politician Bobi Wine has strongly criticised the arts community concerning the copyright law. In a media briefing this week, he was asked about this issue, stating that the copyright law will not be enacted not due to impossibility, but because the government chooses not to.
According to the Firebase leader, the regime is well aware that enacting this law would financially empower musicians. If that happens, it implies that the government would lose control over these artists.
He referenced the recent efforts by musicians under the UNMF led by Eddy Kenzo and Sheebah, which sought to have the copyright law approved. Instead, these musicians were offered large sums of money, according to the Carolina singer, to divert them and sow disunity among them.
He emphasized that no one will liberate these musicians from their situation except themselves, not even him. He remarked that it’s disheartening that even his attempts to mentally free them have led some to view him as an adversary within the industry.
“Let me explain, the government will not approve the copyright law because it does not wish to. It is feasible, but they understand the consequences. If it is enacted, these artists would become uncontrollable and wouldn’t have to bow to them in Gulu. You recall when they attempted to advocate for it but instead received money meant to divide them.”
“Numerous laws, such as the computer misuse act and those intended to undermine coffee farmers, have been passed while the copyright law remains stagnant in the legislative chambers. No one can rescue them unless they take action themselves. Even I, who have attempted to inform and advocate for them, am viewed as an enemy. They are all mentally trapped into resenting the person attempting to help them because they often accuse me of insulting them,” he stated.
Bobi Wine also shared his thoughts on the current condition of the music industry, particularly the prevalence of vulgar music. He remarked that it is unfortunate for the artists who produce such content, but they should consider their legacy.
The self-proclaimed ghetto gladiator noted that even in their own era and those before them, there were musicians who made vulgar music. However, these figures are no longer remembered as they faded away.
