James Propa

James Propa (born James Kaliisa) is a Ugandan music executive, digital distribution strategist, and music media personality. He serves as the Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for Christian and Gospel music in Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify. In August 2024, Propa organized the first "Spotify for Artists" Masterclass in Kampala, Uganda, facilitating regional training sessions at the MoTIV creative hub focusing on streaming monetization, digital analytics, and playlist structures for local content creators.

His media critiques have drawn public public counters from mainstream industry artists. Following critical assessments of regional music catalog developments, recording artist Bebe Cool publicly contested Propa's authority as a media analyst. In 2022, Propa publicly challenged singer Jose Chameleone regarding his leadership capability as the head of the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA). Propa has also acted as a media mediator during interpersonal conflicts between public artists, commenting extensively on public feuds such as the 2023 dispute between Pallaso and Alien Skin.