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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 48944, member: 636"] Political expert Frank Gashumba attacked local musicians for having no style or star quality. He appeared on Sanyuka Television and questioned how these performers can claim celebrity status. Gashumba pointed out that real stars do not cook with charcoal stoves at home. He also criticized artists who ride motorcycles for transport instead of cars. The analyst said true celebrities never perform at children's birthday parties for small money. Gashumba remembered the early 2000s when artists like Bobi Wine and Bebe Cool bought expensive cars. He mentioned how Bobi Wine purchased a Cadillac Escalade and Bebe Cool got a Hummer vehicle. The political commentator challenged current musicians to show similar success and money management. He claimed that hardly any modern artist has bought a car with their earnings. These older performers set higher standards for the entertainment industry back then. The debate became louder after Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz performed in Ntungamo recently. Diamond received much higher payment than local acts who shared the same stage with him. His show attracted thousands of fans and featured expensive stage equipment and security guards. Ugandan artists at the same event got small payments and basic technical support. This difference showed the gap between international and local performers. Gashumba stressed that many Ugandan entertainers ignore their physical appearance and clothing choices. He believes these elements are crucial for building star power and public appeal. The analyst thinks local talent exists but artists fail at grooming and stage presence. [/QUOTE]

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