Musician Ibrahim Mayanja, popularly known as Big Eye, has downplayed the role of Eddy Kenzo in the amendment of the Copyright Amendment Bill.
Speaking in an interview, Big Eye argued that Kenzo should not take full credit for the milestone, insisting that other figures played more significant roles in pushing the agenda.
According to him, Cindy Sanyu was among the pioneers who championed the cause through the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA).
He also credited Hilderman for taking the matter to Parliament of Uganda, which he believes sparked serious discussion around the amendment.
“I don’t think all the credit should go to him. It should also be given to other people including Cindy who started it under UMA. Dr. Hilderman should also be credited for kick-starting the discussion in Parliament,” Big Eye said.
The singer, who has had a strained relationship with Kenzo, maintained that the success of the amendment is a collective effort rather than the achievement of a single individual.
The Copyright Amendment Bill was recently passed by Parliament, sparking ongoing debate over who deserves recognition for pushing it forward