Dancehall singer and President of the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA), Cindy Sanyu, has expressed her admiration for Bobi Wine’s recent speech on copyright law. The speech, delivered at Kato Lubwama’s funeral, stirred up controversy on social media platforms.
In his address, Bobi Wine passionately called upon his fellow musicians to rally behind the implementation of copyright legislation. He warned against becoming reliant on government handouts, which would ultimately reduce them to mere beggars.
The speech garnered a variety of reactions from within the music industry, with Cindy Sanyu being the latest to offer her thoughts on the matter. During an interview, Cindy expressed her agreement with everything Bobi Wine had articulated in his speech. However, she also suggested that he may have been misrepresented or misunderstood.
Cindy emphatically stated that if proper regulations were put in place, artists would not require government assistance. Drawing from her experience as UMA president for the past two years, she debunked the misconception that the government simply distributes money without any conditions. She stressed that accountability eventually demands it.
Moreover, Cindy highlighted the relentless efforts made by UMA to lobby the government to enact laws that would benefit musicians at all stages of their careers.
In conclusion, Cindy Sanyu commended Bobi Wine for shedding light on the importance of copyright law in the music industry. While acknowledging his concerns about government handouts, it was clarified by her that artists can thrive when appropriate regulations are established. Through her role in UMA, Cindy continues to champion the cause of musicians and advocates for the implementation of laws that will provide a conducive environment for their artistic endeavors.
