Buganda’s Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, has challenged Ugandan creatives to stop placing too much emphasis on copyright and neighbouring rights laws, warning that the legislation alone will not make them wealthy.Owek. Charles Mayiga argued that creatives should focus more on developing their craft, building strong brands and creating marketable products instead of relying solely on copyright protections to generate wealth.He cited Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz’s performance at the Kampala Capital Carnival during Jennifer Musisi’s tenure as KCCA Executive Director, noting that the singer’s hefty payment was driven by his popularity, branding and craft, not copyright.The Copyright law is not the one going to make creatives wealthy. Let no one lie to you. When Diamond was hired to perform at the KCCA Carnival and got paid in dollars during Jennifer Musisi’s tenure, was it copyright that hired him?Mayiga also pointed to Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo’s performance at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, questioning whether copyright was responsible for securing the booking.When Kenzo performed at AFCON that was hosted in Gabon, was it copyright that hired him for his services? I told them that copyright is just like a padlock on the doorway. When you don’t lock it, it is useless.According to Mayiga, copyright should be viewed as a tool for protecting and monetising creative works rather than the primary source of wealth for artists.His remarks come amid growing conversations in Uganda about strengthening copyright enforcement and ensuring creatives benefit financially from their work.Why artists no longer command admiration and excitement from fans – Abdul MulaasiMeanwhile, former MP and musician Geoffrey Lutaaya weighed in on the broader issue of responsibility, arguing that a person’s character is first demonstrated through how they treat their family and conduct themselves within the community.“What makes a man responsible is the way he treats his family and behaves in the community before tackling his working space. If you can’t back up your wife, just know you’re not responsible enough. Your family should be your first responsibility in every situation.” @sanyukatvug Irene Namatovu Seeks Katikkiro’s Blessings and Support Ahead of August 21 Strong Woman Concert. SanyukaUnCut SanyukaUpdates FfeBannoDdala ♬ original sound – Sanyuka TV – Sanyuka TV The post Copyright alone won’t make you wealthy – Charles Peter Mayiga warns creatives appeared first on MBU.