When singer Dynaso Wegoso dropped his track Chimpugugu, few could have predicted it would spark a quiet copyright storm. In the song, Dynaso includes a catchy verse with the words “Tema Tema” — eerily similar to those in Kaba (Tema Ensingo) by fellow artist Kapeke.
While lyrics can occasionally overlap, what’s harder to dismiss is the striking resemblance in the baseline and rhythm. According to Dynaso, Kaba borrows more than inspiration — he believes the producer behind Kapeke’s song lifted parts of his original composition, including the melody, lyrics, and rhythm.
“I can’t say it was accidental. You can hear the same energy, same flow, and nearly the same beat pattern,” Dynaso says.
Despite the similarities, his label, Black Market Records, opted against taking legal action. Instead, they chose to “let it go” for the greater good of the Ugandan music industry — focusing on nurturing Dynaso’s rising career rather than dwelling on disputes.
“It’s not about fighting over a song,” one of his distributors said. “It’s about helping young artists like Dynaso grow and define their sound.”
The rise of a new voice
Born Arafat Kasule in 2002, Dynaso hails from Namungoona, a Kampala suburb. The dancehall artist behind songs like Nikampompo and Tujja Tujja began his musical journey in 2020 but broke through after joining the Kwata Mic talent search project organized by Studio Black Market Records256 in 2023, where he emerged as one of the winners.
Winning the competition earned him a recording deal and officially launched his career with the single Tujja Tujja, released under Musoni Records.
Dynaso, who attended Golden Secondary School, dropped out due to financial struggles but turned his circumstances into motivation. “Music became my only chance to change my story,” he says.
Today, while the Tema Ensingo controversy remains a reminder of how fragile artistic ownership can be, Dynaso is focused on creating new music and finding his unique voice.
“I’ve learned to move on,” he says. “Hits come and go — but talent stays.”
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