Mikie Wine Claps Back at Ragga Dee’s UGX 300M Lawsuit Threat Over ‘Zuena’ Song Dispute

Mikie Wine denies plagiarizing Ragga Dee’s ‘Oyagala Cash’ in his track ‘Zuena,’ as legal battle looms over copyright claims. Full story here!

A fiery clash in Uganda’s music scene has erupted as Mikie Wine responds to veteran artist Ragga Dee’s threat to sue over alleged copyright infringement. The dispute centers on Mikie Wine’s track Zuena, which Ragga Dee claims copies his 2004 classic Nkuguddemu Oyagala Cash. Last week, Ragga Dee, through MGC Law Advocates, issued a legal notice demanding UGX 300 million in compensation within seven days, accusing Mikie Wine of reproducing and performing the song without permission.

In a heated media interview, Mikie Wine, Bobi Wine’s brother, defended his actions, praising Ragga Dee as a respected industry legend whose artistry inspired Zuena. “I love his work, but I’d never disrespect him by redoing his song without consent,” Mikie insisted. “I consulted the original creator before hitting the studio.” He denied any wrongdoing, emphasizing his respect for Ragga Dee’s legacy.

Ragga Dee, however, isn’t buying it. In a phone interview, the veteran challenged Mikie Wine to produce proof of their agreement. “Show me the document,” he demanded. “I’ve fought for copyright protection for 35 years and avoided feuds with artists. I can’t let this slide.” Ragga Dee recounted a Sunday meeting at Game, where Mikie expressed admiration and sought permission to redo the song. “I told him I needed to check with my management, as some of my songs are tied up in copyright deals,” he explained. Ragga Dee, who invested heavily in Oyagala Cash, refused to sell the rights but was shocked when Mikie released Zuena the following day.

The legal notice, which went viral over the weekend, states that Ragga Dee secured copyright for Nkuguddemu Oyagala Cash in 2004. Mikie’s unauthorized version, it claims, violates Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act. With the seven-day deadline looming, social media is abuzz with debates over artistic ethics and intellectual property. Will Mikie Wine produce evidence to defuse the tension, or is a courtroom showdown inevitable? This saga is shaking Uganda’s music industry to its core.