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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47705, member: 636"] Music executive Vickash Beni Kat says Uganda's artists lose money because they know little about copyright law. The veteran producer has worked with many top Ugandan musicians during his long career. He sees how limited knowledge about intellectual property rights costs performers valuable income. Artists create songs but miss chances to license their music for ads and movies. Most musicians fail to collect royalties from their creative work. Beni Kat explains that this knowledge gap helps piracy grow stronger. Many artists cannot register copyrights properly or negotiate licensing deals. They struggle to collect money from their songs both locally and internationally. The music executive believes fixing this problem could create a profitable new era for Uganda's music business. He thinks artists should earn money from their creativity and talent. The producer organizes workshops and training sessions to teach industry members about legal protections. He runs forums that educate artists about copyright frameworks. However, Beni Kat says more institutional support must come from schools and government agencies. He wants copyright education added to school programs and public awareness campaigns. Creative unions and educational institutions should work together to give artists better tools. Beni Kat states that Uganda has plenty of musical talent but lacks systems to protect and monetize it. Experts believe proper copyright enforcement could increase exports and licensing revenues. Strong legal protections would also boost investor confidence. The music executive remains hopeful that legal education and support structures will help Ugandan artists compete globally and earn full benefits from their craft. [/QUOTE]

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