Eddy Kenzo has once again criticized the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), accusing the collective management organization of using an outdated and unfair system to collect and distribute music royalties. His remarks come in the wake of the body’s recent royalty payouts, which sparked debate after singer Weasel reportedly received Shs250,000 while Spice Diana was allocated Shs1.4 million.Speaking on the matter, Kenzo argued that the current distribution model is based on old regulations that have since been overtaken by Uganda’s amended Copyright and Neighbouring Rights law. According to the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president, UPRS collects royalties from businesses such as bars for public music performances but distributes the money without considering how frequently individual songs are played.He explained that the existing system lacks a transparent mechanism for determining how much each artist deserves. Whatever laws they drafted were in their own interests. They created a situation where they collect money from bars for music plays, but after receiving the payments, they decide how to distribute it instead of basing it on the actual airplay each artist received. There is no mechanism for fair distribution because collections are made generally. Spice Diana receives Shs1.4 million royalty payment, expresses dissatisfactionKenzo believes the solution lies in fully implementing the Nyange machine, a digital tracking system introduced following the recent copyright law amendments. He said the technology would accurately monitor music usage and ensure royalties are shared according to verified airplay data. Referring to Weasel’s reported payout, Kenzo described it as “the highest level of disrespect,” arguing that an artist whose music has enjoyed widespread success across the region should never receive such a small amount if royalty collections are being distributed fairly. @bbstvuganda Kenzo agamba aba UPRS baalaze ejjoogo okuwa Weasel emitwalo 28 ku nnyimba ze ezikuba mu bbaala. ♬ original sound – BBS TEREFAYINA – BBS TEREFAYINA The post Kenzo calls UPRS payout to Weasel ‘highest level of disrespect’ amid dispute appeared first on MBU.