President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched The Yoweri Album at Speke Resort Munyonyo, describing Uganda’s creative and music sector as a “goldmine” with immense potential for wealth creation.
He pledged increased government support for singers, songwriters, music producers, drama actors, and other players in the music value chain.
Speaking at the launch on 27 September, President Museveni revealed that the government has injected Shs 5 billion into the Uganda National Musicians Federation.
The funds have been used to establish 19 sub-regional music studios where artists can record music for free, support regional SACCOs, and purchase a permanent office for the Federation.
President Museveni commended musicians for recognizing his leadership and reminded creatives that government efforts initially focused on building the core foundations of national development, peace, security, and economic enablers, to allow all sectors, including music, to thrive.
“This album features 13 songs created by musicians from across Uganda’s 19 sub-regions as a tribute to President Museveni’s transformative leadership,” he said, while urging musicians to modernize NRA revolutionary music for wider audiences. During the launch, Museveni even joined musicians on stage to perform some of his revolutionary songs.
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong proposed establishing an annual national cultural event to showcase Uganda’s creative and musical talent, inspired by the success of The Yoweri Album launch.
The album itself celebrates Uganda’s cultural diversity and national achievements, highlighting progress in peace and security, health, education, national unity, poverty alleviation, industrialization, democracy, and Pan-African ideals under NRM leadership.
Edirisa Musuuza, president of the Uganda Musicians Federation, also known as Eddie Kenzo, described the album as a “gratitude collection” honoring President Museveni’s dedication and sacrifices for the nation.
He praised the government’s Shs 5 billion investment, which has strengthened regional studios, supported musicians’ SACCOs, and bolstered the music industry value chain across all 19 sub-regions.
