{"id":9330,"date":"2024-10-29T14:13:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T14:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/?p=9330"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:35:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:35:31","slug":"the-political-cancer-eating-up-ugandas-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/2024\/10\/29\/the-political-cancer-eating-up-ugandas-music\/","title":{"rendered":"The Political Cancer eating up Uganda&#8217;s Music!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn, with the entertainment industry becoming a battleground for political parties.<\/p>\n<p>In the early 2000s, politicians typically had a social work background, but by the late 2000s, politics had infiltrated all sectors, including entertainment . This shift became apparent on June 9, 2023, when rival event promoters, Balaam Barugahara (NRM) and Abtex (NUP), hosted concerts on the same day, featuring Alien Skin and Pallaso, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome was largely determined by politics, with NUP supporters dominating Alien&#8217;s concert at Freedom City.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9332\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9332\" src=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-163346-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-163346-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-163346-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-163346-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-163346.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A picture of Alien Skin performing at his packed concert at Freedom City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since then, politics has played a significant role in concert planning, with notable examples including Gravity (NRM) vs. Mike Wine (NUP) at Lugogo Cricket Oval and Jahazi Pier. Many artists have publicly sided with political parties, such as Bebe Cool with NRM and Bobi Wine with FDC, later forming his NUP party.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9333\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9333\" src=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-165022-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-165022-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-165022-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-165022-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot_20241029-165022.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Concerts, One Night: Gravity Omutujju &amp; Mike Wine Posters, Sept 7, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This has created a divide among their supporters with differing ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>The Ugandan music industry is now heavily influenced by political identities, with artists like Bebe Cool, Ronald Mayinja, and Catherine Kusasira labeled as &#8220;Yellow musicians&#8221; for supporting NRM. On the other hand, artists like Hilderman, Geoffrey Lutaaya, and Bobi Wine are openly known as opposition artists .<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9334\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9334\" src=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/images-2024-10-29T145257.854-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/images-2024-10-29T145257.854-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/images-2024-10-29T145257.854.jpeg 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bebe Cool is known for being a staunch supporter of the NRM government.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This trend has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some artists gaining fame through politics and others facing backlash for supporting the ruling party.<\/p>\n<p>Though the list is endless, Here are some of the notable Artists who openly affiliated with the ruling government; Bebe Cool, Ronald Mayinja, Catherine Kusasira, Ragga Dee, Full figure, Eddy Kenzo and Bucha man where-as those affiliated with the opposition are Hilderman, Geoffrey Lutaaya, Nubian Lee, Bobi Wine, Sizza Man, Afande Mega Dee and more.<\/p>\n<p>The president has even appointed artists like Full Figure, Bucha man, Catherine Kusasira, and Eddy Kenzo as presidential advisors, fueling the public reactions that they decided to side with the president with the aim of gaining wealth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9335\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9335\" src=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-18-at-2.30.30-PM-300x195.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-18-at-2.30.30-PM-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-18-at-2.30.30-PM-1024x667.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-18-at-2.30.30-PM-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-18-at-2.30.30-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Museveni with his three advisors and other officials at State House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While supporting the government can bring fame and wealth, it also leads to public criticism and dislike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9336\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9336\" src=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419-1024x1013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240821_225419.jpg 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Museveni and Singer Eddy Kenzo after his appointment as Presidential Advisor on Creatives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This growing trend raises concerns about the impact on Ugandan music lovers, who may develop lasting hatred towards artists due to differing political ideologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn, with the entertainment industry becoming a battleground for political parties. 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