Goodlyfe Magic Limited, the company behind the legendary music duo Radio & Weasel, has terminated its mandate with the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), saying a royalty payment of just UGX 285,498 over an 18-month period does not reflect the continued popularity of the duo’s music.
In a legal notice dated July 7, 2026, the company accused UPRS of gross mismanagement, lack of transparency, and suspected fraud in the collection and distribution of royalties relating to its works.
This action is taken due to gross mismanagement, lack of transparency, and suspected fraud in the collection and distribution of royalties relating to our works.
At the heart of the dispute is what Goodlyfe Magic Limited says UPRS reported as royalties from the Radio & Weasel catalogue.
Over a period of 18 months, our catalogue was reported to have earned only UGX 285,498 in royalties. This amount is wholly inconsistent with the extensive broadcast, public performance, and commercial use of our music across Uganda via radio, television, public events, and all other platforms.
The company argues that the figure falls far short of the catalogue’s continued commercial use and popularity across the country.
As a result, Goodlyfe Magic Limited ordered UPRS to immediately stop licensing, collecting royalties, representing, or administering any works released under the Radio & Weasel name. It also instructed the society to remove the catalogue from its databases and public listings.
The company further demanded a verified audit, a complete statement of all royalties collected on its behalf, payment of all outstanding funds, and copies of all records relating to its catalogue within 14 calendar days.
The letter ends with a warning that the dispute could soon move to court if UPRS fails to comply.
Failure to cease management of our catalogue and remove our works immediately will result in legal proceedings being instituted against UPRS for copyright infringement, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud, without further notice.
The dispute places one of Uganda’s most celebrated music catalogues under fresh scrutiny.
Years after Radio’s death, the duo’s music continues to dominate airwaves, concerts, and public events across Uganda.
Goodlyfe Magic Limited argues that the catalogue’s enduring popularity makes the reported royalties impossible to reconcile with its continued commercial success.
Weasel Manizo, born Seguya Douglas Mayanja, signed the notice in his capacity as a director of Goodlyfe Magic Limited, formally notifying UPRS of the company’s decision.