As tensions continue to rise among singers Sheebah Karungi, Ava Peace, and Jowy Landa over the ownership of the songs Nobody and No One, fellow artist Spice Diana has come forward with advice aimed at curbing the growing vice of song theft and double-dealing in the Ugandan music industry.
Speaking out on the ongoing saga, Spice Diana revealed that such issues have long existed within the industry and stressed the importance of professionalism in all dealings between artists and songwriters.
“This has been happening for a while. Everyone is looking for survival, but it’s not good. That’s why I personally work with just a few writers. I only work with those I am sure of, those who know the value of such work, like King Saha and Nince Henry,” Spice Diana stated.
“Someone who is professional cannot do that to you because they value art. But new writers usually don’t know what it takes to create a song and how much we invest. They look at the money you pay as little and end up double-dealing. Professionalism is what matters. I have faced it before, but I kept it to myself.”
The Source Management singer emphasized the need for artists to always document their transactions with songwriters as a protective measure.
“Beef cannot help; it doesn’t solve anything. We just have to love our job. Document your transactions when you work with writers and have the proof of purchase with proof of who holds the rights and credit to the song. Be professional.”
Spice Diana acknowledged that she, too, has been a victim of such misconduct in the past but chose not to expose it publicly. Instead, she took it as a lesson to always keep receipts and ensure clarity in all professional collaborations.
Her remarks come at a time when the industry is witnessing a surge in public disputes over song ownership, which has prompted various stakeholders, including producers like Big Davie, to speak out and call for transparency and professionalism.
With the music industry growing rapidly, Spice Diana's advice adds weight to the ongoing conversation about the importance of protecting creative work and ensuring fair practices among all parties involved.
