19 Aug
Artist News, Blog

Jaalolu Presents Afrigo Band

Jaalolu is honoured to welcome the legendary Afrigo Band to the Jaalolu catalogue, celebrating one of Africa’s longest-running and most influential musical groups. For over five decades, Afrigo Band has defined the sound of Ugandan music, creating timeless songs that continue to unite generations across East Africa and beyond.

Founded in Kampala in 1975 under the leadership of the iconic Moses Matovu, Afrigo Band has become synonymous with musical excellence, seamlessly blending African Rumba, Kidandali, jazz, and contemporary African rhythms into a catalogue that has stood the test of time. Their music is more than entertainment; it is a living archive of Uganda’s cultural identity and artistic evolution.

With a legacy spanning more than fifty years, Afrigo Band has produced countless classics, performed for audiences across Africa, Europe, and the United States, and inspired generations of musicians through their exceptional musicianship and enduring commitment to authentic African music. Few bands on the continent can claim such longevity while remaining as relevant and beloved as Afrigo.

At Jaalolu, we believe Africa’s greatest musical legacies deserve to be preserved, celebrated, and discovered by new audiences around the world. Welcoming Afrigo Band and their rich catalogue into the Jaalolu family reflects our ongoing commitment to championing iconic African artists whose music continues to shape the continent’s cultural story.

This collaboration is about more than representing a catalogue. It is about ensuring that one of Africa’s most treasured musical institutions continues to reach listeners across generations and across borders while creating new opportunities for discovery in today’s global digital music landscape. Afrigo Band’s music represents the richness, resilience, and diversity of African creativity. Their songs have become part of the soundtrack of countless lives, carrying stories of love, celebration, community, and identity that remain just as meaningful today as when they were first recorded.

As Jaalolu continues to build a home for Africa’s important musical voices, Afrigo Band stands as a powerful reminder that great music never fades; it grows stronger with every generation that discovers it.

Welcome to the Jaalolu family, Afrigo Band. We are proud to celebrate your extraordinary legacy.

21 Apr
Blog

Music Publishing & Rights Assistant​

 Jaalolu – Protecting Music. Empowering Creators.

About Jaalolu

Jaalolu is built on a simple but powerful belief: creators deserve to be paid, protected, and respected.

We work at the intersection of music publishing, rights management, and education, helping artists and rights holders, particularly across emerging markets, understand their value and collect what they are owed globally.

This is not just a back-office role. This is about impact.

The Role

We are looking for a Music Publishing & Rights Assistant who understands that behind every data entry is a creator waiting to be paid.

You will play a key role in ensuring songs are properly registered, metadata is accurate, and rights are clearly defined so royalties don’t get lost.

If you are detail-driven, curious about the global music business, and care about fairness in the industry, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

1. Registering Works Globally

      • Register songs and compositions with key collection societies, including PRS for Music, IMRO, MCPS, PPL, SoundExchange, and The MLC
      • Ensure every registration is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
      • Track submissions and follow up on any issues or rejections

2. Owning the Data (Metadata = Money)

Maintain accurate records of:

      • Song splits and ownership percentages
      • Writer/composer information
      • Publisher and rights holder details
      • Ensure metadata meets global standards (ISRC, ISWC, IPI)
      • Continuously audit and improve catalogue data quality

3. Supporting Rights Protection

      • Assist in identifying and resolving ownership conflicts or disputes
      • Support investigations into mismatched or missing data
      • Work closely with the team to protect client rights and revenue

4. Release & Distribution Support

      • Help prepare music releases for distribution
      • Ensure all rights, ownership, and metadata are aligned before release
      • Work alongside the team to avoid errors that lead to lost royalties

5. Keeping the System Clean

      • Organise and maintain publishing records and internal systems
      • Support catalogue audits and data clean-ups
      • Help build efficient workflows as Jaalolu scales

What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

      • Strong interest in music publishing, rights, and royalties
      • High attention to detail (this is non-negotiable)
      • Organised, reliable, and comfortable working with data
      • Ability to learn systems and processes quickly
      • Strong communication and problem-solving mindset

Bonus (But Valuable)

      • Familiarity with collection societies like PRS for Music or international equivalents
      • Understanding of publishing income streams (performance, mechanical, neighbouring rights)
      • Experience with metadata, spreadsheets, or music platforms

Why This Role Matters at Jaalolu

Most artists are not losing because they lack talent. They are losing because their rights are not properly managed. Every accurate registration, every corrected split, and every clean metadata entry directly impacts whether someone gets paid or not. That’s the responsibility of this role.

Who Is This Role For?

This role is for someone who:

      • Wants to build a career in music publishing and rights management
      • Believes in fairness and transparency in the music industry
      • Is comfortable doing detailed, behind-the-scenes work that creates real impact
      • Is ready to grow with a mission-driven company

At Jaalolu, we are not just managing data; we are building infrastructure to help creators win.

If that resonates with you, we want to hear from you.

Send us an email info@jaalolu.com and someone from our team will be in touch.