Society is defined by its values and cuture practised by its people and the African culture happens to be very rich in this.
Regarding the entertainment industry,looks like Uganda has decided to go the Magufuli way after revisiting some rules that the country feels their musicians should adhere to.
The Ugandan government has announced plans to put measures for artists to obtain permits before performing outside the country.
Through the Ministry of Culture, the government has announced that measures will be put in place to curb artists who perform in provocative outfits as well as artists who use any form of illegal substances.
“Any artist or entertainer who fails to submit his or her works shall be discontinued from practicing in Uganda for a period not later than six (6) months after which will be asked to explain and thereafter asked to justify why he/she should be allowed in the entertainment industry then cleared by the Ministry responsible for culture in Uganda.”
Any artist who fails to register with the ministry, for 3 months after the implementation of the amendments, will not be considered as a legal artist in Uganda and will not be alllowed to organize any event.
The proposed law will also affect other people in the industry such as Events organisers who are also supposed to register themselves with the Ministry of Culture to be allowed to hold any event .
Te artists also compained that the new regulations will lower their income upon limiting them in practising their craft.
The new pressure follows Tanzania introduction of Baraza la Sanaa Tanzania (BASATA) which is the country’s national arts council that facilitates, promotes and governs the country’s entertainment industry.