The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has defended its decision to distribute Shs216 million in royalties to musicians and copyright holders following criticism from Eddy Kenzo, president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF). Kenzo described the payout as inadequate and questioned the distribution amount, prompting UPRS to respond to his concerns.

Nigerian fintech company OPay is pursuing legal action over a viral tweet containing a false claim that attracted more than two million impressions before being deleted. Although an apology was issued quickly, the social media payout system that made the post profitable to publish remains unchanged, according to Techpoint Africa. The case highlights how Nigerian defamation law offers companies fewer protections than it provides to individuals, raising questions about accountability for viral misinformation targeting businesses.

A payment dispute regarding the 2025 Piny Luo Festival has escalated as a Nairobi-based branding firm, BrandPulse Experience, claims Migori County owes KSh3,814,380.76 for services provided during the event. The firm is demanding payment, which could lead to broader legal and public accountability issues, according to Kenya Insights.

Luxury car brand Maserati has approached a South African court in a bid to overturn a judgment ordering it to pay R7 million to Black Coffee's company, Soulistic Music. According to The Citizen, the earlier ruling went in Soulistic Music's favour, but Maserati is now seeking to have the decision set aside. The legal dispute marks the latest chapter in a court battle involving the internationally renowned DJ's music enterprise and the Italian automaker.

Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has criticised individuals creating AI versions of artists' songs and uploading them to music streaming platforms, urging them to stop the practice, which she described as unfair. According to MBU, Melon argued that musicians invest their hearts, time, money and energy into recording music, only to find artificial copies of their work circulating online without their consent.

Ugandan musician Bruno K has denied allegations that he misuses money raised through his charity fundraising drives. According to Exclusive Uganda, the singer has frequently used TikTok live broadcasts to solicit donations for people in financial distress, with followers contributing millions of shillings. The donations sparked rumours that he keeps the funds for himself, claims Bruno K has publicly dismissed as false.