Dispute Over Social Media Account Ownership

At the center of the conflict is a disagreement over who owns and controls Tenge Tenge’s social media accounts.

The young creator claims that his former manager asserted ownership of the accounts, stating:

“My manager said that my social media accounts are his.”

However, the manager has disputed this claim, arguing that he played a key role in creating and developing the accounts from the beginning. He maintains that his contributions to content production and audience growth give him certain rights or claims over the platforms.

Allegations Over Earnings and Welfare

Tenge Tenge’s family has raised concerns regarding how income generated from the content was managed. According to the family, there have been issues including:

Lack of transparency in revenue handling
Possible misuse or misallocation of earnings
Challenges in covering school fees and welfare needs
Unclear financial agreements between the involved parties

The manager has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that all earnings were distributed fairly based on prior agreements and his involvement in the creator’s growth.

Family Intervention and Legal Considerations

The influencer’s father has since stepped in, demanding full control over his son’s social media accounts and greater financial transparency.

Reports also suggest that legal action is being considered or may already be underway to help resolve the dispute.

Public Reaction

The situation has sparked widespread discussion across Uganda’s digital and influencer community. Many social media users and creators have called for:

Stronger protection for child influencers
Clear contracts in influencer management agreements
Better regulation of digital earnings and account ownership

Others have expressed support for the manager, arguing that early contributors to a creator’s growth should be fairly recognized and compensated.

Background

Before the dispute, Saad Ssozi (Tenge Tenge) rose to fame through viral dance videos that gained attention both locally and internationally. His rapid rise made him one of Uganda’s most recognized young social media personalities.

Conclusion

The ongoing dispute highlights growing challenges in Uganda’s digital creator economy, particularly around child influencers, account ownership, and revenue protection. The outcome of this case could influence how future influencer agreements and protections are handled in the country.