Lydia Jazmine Questions Shs 1.4M UPRS Royalty Payment
Singer Lydia Jazmine has confirmed that she received Shs 1.4 million in royalties from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), becoming the latest artist to publicly discuss payments distributed by the collective management organization.
Her confirmation follows similar disclosures by Spice Diana, who also said she received Shs 1.4 million, and Weasel Manizo, who stated that his royalty payment was approximately Shs 250,000.
While Jazmine acknowledged receiving the funds, she questioned whether the amount accurately reflects the years she has dedicated to building her music career.
“That’s Small Money”
Speaking about the payout, Lydia Jazmine said she deliberately chose not to make her payment public, unlike some fellow artists.
However, after the conversation around UPRS royalty distributions gained momentum, she confirmed that she had also received Shs 1.4 million.
Despite acknowledging receipt of the money, the singer expressed disappointment with the amount.
“But that’s small money. You can’t tell me all those years I have worked for Shs 1.4m. I saw what others got, but I don’t know what’s wrong.”
Her comments reflect her personal opinion regarding the value of the royalty payment she received.
She did not elaborate on what she believes should have been calculated differently.
Payment Was Already Sent
Jazmine also explained how she learned about the payment.
According to the singer, a representative from UPRS contacted her only after the money had already been transferred to her mobile money account.
She said the payment had already been processed before she received the call.
“I just said okay and accepted it. He called me when he had already deposited on mobile money.”
Based on her account, she had little opportunity to discuss the payment before receiving it and ultimately accepted the transfer.
Growing Conversation Around Royalties
Jazmine’s comments add to a broader public discussion about music royalty distributions in Uganda.
In recent days, several artists have openly shared the amounts they received from UPRS, prompting conversations within the entertainment industry about how royalties are calculated and distributed.
According to the information provided, Spice Diana disclosed receiving Shs 1.4 million, while Weasel Manizo said he received approximately Shs 250,000.
Jazmine’s confirmation places her among the artists who have chosen to publicly acknowledge their payouts while also raising questions about whether the amounts adequately reflect their work.
Why Her Remarks Matter
Music royalties remain an important source of income for artists, rewarding the public use of their creative works.
As more musicians share details of their payments, discussions about transparency, distribution methods and the value of creative work continue to attract attention across Uganda’s music industry.
Although Jazmine did not dispute receiving the payment, she questioned whether it matched the years of effort she has invested in her career.
Her remarks contribute to an ongoing conversation about how artists perceive royalty systems and whether current payouts meet their expectations.
Human Angle
Behind the figures is an artist reflecting on years of dedication to her craft.
For Lydia Jazmine, the issue is not whether the money arrived—it did—but whether the amount fairly represents the value of the music she has created over the course of her career.
As discussions around UPRS royalties continue, her comments echo concerns already being voiced by several artists who are closely watching how music revenues are shared within the industry.