What you need to know:
Penetrating the industry: Uganda’s music industry is highly competitive and there are many musicians in the country, which makes it difficult to stand out. Izabel Ug, alias Isabel Twongyeirwe Abenaitwe, notes that many musicians struggle to make a living solely from their music and the industry remains unpredictable. She adds that musicians may have to work multiple jobs or gigs to make ends meet, which can take time and energy away from practicing and performing, which explains why she trades as a musician and lawyer, writes Gabriel Buule.
The idea
Izabel suggests that to succeed as a musician, one needs to keep their skills sharp and adapt to new techniques and technologies continuously and all that has to be complimented by constant marketing.
“Music is a business that requires an ongoing commitment to practice and learn, which can be challenging and time-consuming, which affects your income as an individual,” she explains.