Ugandan artist and philanthropist Benard Feni, known as Mungu Feni, has been awarded Artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 in Ghana. This recognition highlights his outstanding excellence, remarkable achievements, dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions in his field, according to BigEye.

Pastor Munishi has expressed anger over a young Kenyan who remixed his 30-year-old gospel song and is profiting from it on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The pastor is upset that the remix has gained popularity online while he feels his original work is being exploited without proper acknowledgment or compensation.

Ykee Benda, the boss of Mpaka Records, has shared his reasons for not discussing Ugandan sports on his Fan Bench podcast. He believes that many Ugandans find it difficult to celebrate the achievements of their fellow citizens, which he describes as a cultural issue that is unlikely to change soon.

Levixone has expressed his views on the ongoing debate between albums and singles in the Ugandan music industry, suggesting that artists should embrace the opportunity to experiment with album projects. He emphasized that the success of these projects is largely influenced by the distribution strategy and the partners involved, according to MBU.

Gospel singer Grace Nakimera has responded to claims made by media personality Kasuku, who alleged that she fabricated her testimony about experiencing witchcraft in the music industry. Nakimera has been vocal about her encounters with witchcraft, which she has stated contributed to her departure from the industry, and she aims to clarify the situation following Kasuku's remarks.

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.