The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) recently celebrated its first vice president, Sheebah Samali Karungi, for her unwavering support and dedication to the Federation’s cause. President Eddy Kenzo extended his gratitude to Sheebah, acknowledging her commitment to fostering unity among artists in the Ugandan showbiz industry, a much-needed quality that had been lacking for too long.
Despite the constant barrage of negative publicity aimed at the federation, Sheebah stood strong and weathered the storm of criticism with grace. Eddy Kenzo was deeply impressed by her ability to remain steadfast in the face of adversity and felt compelled to express his appreciation by honoring her with words of admiration and respect.
During the heartfelt tribute, Eddy Kenzo took the opportunity to thank Sheebah Karungi for staying true to the UNMF organization and showing unwavering support. He acknowledged that the road had been tough, with many others giving up on the cause, but Sheebah’s resilience had never faltered.
As a result of Sheebah’s efforts in championing artists’ rights, Eddy Kenzo and Sheebah jointly unveiled a new initiative – a jam session that will be held on the last Tuesday of every month. This session aims to celebrate and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by Uganda’s veteran musicians to the nation’s music industry.
Sheebah Karungi passionately encouraged fellow artists to remain united in their pursuits, emphasizing that unity was the key to achieving the copyright law that would enable artists to earn more from their content. This advice resonated with the federation’s goals, especially since Norbert Mao, who assumed office as the minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Ugandan government on July 21, 2022, had also recommended the same path.
