Everything you need to know about streaming, downloading free MP3s, artist uploads, Mobile Money micropayments, and rights on Mpabeat.
Yes! Fans and listeners can stream and download thousands of songs labeled "Free MP3" without paying a single shilling or creating a paid subscription. Mpabeat is dedicated to making Ugandan music freely accessible to every fan across East Africa.
Premium Songs are exclusive, high-fidelity master studio releases, instrumental beats, and special drops priced at a tiny micropayment (500 to 1,000 UGX). This allows fans to directly support their favorite Ugandan artists via MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money.
When you click "Buy & Unlock" on a premium song, you enter your MTN or Airtel phone number. A secure payment prompt is sent directly to your phone handset. Once you enter your PIN, the transaction completes instantly, and your high-quality MP3 file is unlocked for unlimited permanent download in your Library.
Any Ugandan or African artist can register a free account and access the Creator Dashboard. From the dashboard, navigate to "Upload Song", select your MP3 file (up to 10MB), enter your song title, genre, region, cover art, and decide whether to release it as a 100% Free MP3 or as a Premium Track (500 to 1,000 UGX).
Artists earn 60% of every premium sale (UGX 300 on a UGX 500 song). Royalties are settled in real time to your Creator Balance and paid out once per calendar month to your registered MTN or Airtel Mobile Money wallet, provided your unpaid balance has reached at least UGX 30,000.
Mpabeat delivers crystal-clear MP3 audio optimized for both low data consumption and studio fidelity (192kbps to 320kbps). Songs are served from high-speed edge servers to ensure buffer-free playback even on standard 3G/4G mobile networks.
All uploaded music must comply with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 2006 (Uganda), as amended in 2025. You must be the original creator, songwriter, producer, or hold verified written authorization from all copyright holders. Uploading unlicensed copyrighted tracks, unauthorized bootlegs, or uncleared samples is strictly prohibited.
If you believe your copyrighted music is hosted without permission, you can submit an expedited notice via our dedicated Copyright Claim form at /report or email copyright@mpabeat.com. Our legal desk reviews and acts on valid claims promptly.
No! You can browse, search, and stream preview tracks without logging in. However, creating a free account allows you to save favorites, build custom playlists, write comments on news and songs, and manage your purchased downloads in your personal Library.
Our Kampala support desk is ready to help with artist verification, payments, and copyright inquiries.