Ugandan musician King Saha has stirred conversations in the local music scene by attributing full credit for the recent Copyright Amendment Bill to Bobi Wine.
In a recent interview with a local YouTuber, Saha explained that the government had long neglected the proposed changes until Bobi Wine took decisive action, forcing the authorities to respond.
According to Saha, Bobi Wine directed fellow artist and lawmaker Hilderman to formally submit the bill in the Parliament of Uganda, a step that ultimately pressured officials to take the legislation seriously.
“Bobi Wine is the reason the copyright law was amended. No one else played a role as significant as his. The authorities had ignored the issue until Hilderman acted,” Saha asserted.
He went on to downplay the influence of other industry figures, including Eddy Kenzo and the Uganda National Musicians Federation, claiming that their contributions were largely symbolic rather than impactful.
Saha’s statements have reignited debate within the music industry, highlighting ongoing disagreements over who genuinely advocates for artists’ rights under the law.
The controversy underscores the challenges of acknowledging leadership and effort in Uganda’s creative sector, particularly when legislation aims to protect musicians’ intellectual property.
By pointing to Bobi Wine as the key figure behind the amendment, King Saha reinforces the narrative that the musician-politician played an indispensable role, a stance likely to spark further discussion among artists and fans alike.
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