James Propa Shines at Spotify, Elevating Ugandan Talent

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan digital content guru, James Propa, also known as Kaliisa James, has once again brought international recognition to Uganda. After securing a significant role in Spotify’s Gospel Genre division in 2022, James Propa was recently honored at the prestigious “Spoti Fest” event for being Passionate, Thoughtful, and Receptive. James Propa at the “Spoti Fest” event for being Passionate, Thoughtful, and Receptive. This achievement comes just a month after he organized Uganda’s first-ever “Spotify For Artists” Masterclass, which took place at Motiv in Kampala in August 2024. The event was attended by prominent figures in Uganda’s creative industry and provided valuable insights into how artists can collaborate with Spotify. Spotify For Artists Masterclass – Kampala in August 2024 The Masterclass covered essential topics such as Spotify monetization, tools and features like Canvas, playlist submission, and Soundtrap. The goal was to equip artists with the knowledge and best practices to grow their audience on the platform. James Propa, a key figure in Uganda’s music scene, has over ten years of experience in areas such as A&R, publishing, distribution, curation, and licensing. His career has seen him work with mobile telecom companies, online platforms, independent record labels, artists, and...