Ugandan artists primarily earn a dwelling from concert events and performances, usually missing different music-related income-generating ventures.
However, musician Viboyo has challenged them to look past the stage to broaden their incomes potential.
He defined that artists ought to leverage their manufacturers and generate earnings by means of merchandise gross sales, which might profit them considerably.
“As artists, we at present search for cash in only one place: concert events or personal occasions,” he defined in an area tv interview. “But if we had leverage, like promoting merchandise, we might have extra avenues for producing earnings from our artwork.”
Viboyo added that Ugandan music nonetheless has a future regardless of artists’ involvement in politics. He believes many ought to give attention to delivering significant messages for the nice of their audiences.
“Good music and music with a powerful message have not disappeared,” he added. “Some artists, regardless of being concerned in politics, proceed to launch message-driven songs, like King Saha, for instance. What individuals must do is look in the proper locations.”
Viboyo believes artists can earn a dwelling by promoting merchandise similar to clothes, handmade capes, belts, and different objects, which might considerably enhance their model recognition.