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Northern Uganda Artists Find New Income Path Through MTN CallerTunez
By Cank Media Category: Music / Entertainment / Business Northern Uganda's creative industry is beginning to see a new opportunity for musicians to earn from their recorded music, as artists from the region start applying for and signing agreements connected to MTN...
Harmonize, Nandy and Crew Fined TSh19 Million as Tanzania Tightens Entertainment Ethics Rules
By Cank MediaPublished: September 25, 2026 Tanzania’s entertainment industry is under renewed regulatory scrutiny after the National Arts Council (BASATA) imposed a combined TSh19 million in fines on musicians Harmonize and Nandy, a music-video director and two event...
BREAKING: Northern Uganda Music Awards (NUMA) Set to Launch New App After Nearly 24 Years
By Cank Media The Northern Uganda Music Awards (NUMA) is set to enter a new digital era with plans to launch a dedicated application that will bring its activities onto an independent digital platform. The development comes nearly 24 years after NUMA began recognizing...
Shs33 Billion for Creatives: What Uganda’s New Budget Means for Artists
Uganda’s FY2026/27 Budget has allocated Shs33 billion for a revolving fund targeting musicians and other creatives. The initiative aims to support creative businesses, enterprise growth and job creation. But who qualifies, what can the money finance, and what should artists prepare before seeking funding? Cank Media breaks down what creatives need to know.
Ugandan Artists Enter a New Tax Era: What the 6% Entertainment Tax Means?
By: Cank Media Uganda's creative industry has entered a new tax era, with musicians, performers and other public entertainers facing a 6% withholding tax on gross payments under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026. The law was assented to by President Yoweri Museveni...
WHO IS WHO?: Oktoberfest Controversy Raises Uncomfortable Questions About Politics, Public Spaces and Gulu’s Business Climate
By Opuk: GULU CITY: What began as a celebration of culture, creativity, tourism and global friendship has now placed Gulu City at the centre of a difficult public conversation: How does the city determine which events can take place, and are the same standards applied...
SHE’S BACK! Sylvia Damalie Owori Makes a Comeback to Lead Uganda’s Creative Sector
After nearly six years at the helm of Operations at Operation Wealth Creation, Damalie Owori has taken on a new national assignment as the Director of Creatives and Member-Based Organizations. Uganda’s creative sector is entering an interesting new chapter following...
