Uganda Arts Leader Faces Heat Over Recent Comments.
A key figure in Uganda's music world is at the center of the debate. General Salim Saleh spoke up about artists at a bus station event. Some praised him, while others felt hurt by his words.
Saleh built many groups to help singers make money. He created the Uganda Musicians Association and other teams. These groups aim to make music a real job in Uganda.
But many singers skip these groups and work alone instead, asking Saleh for help one by one. This causes problems. The music world stays scattered when singers avoid working together.
Saleh has helped music grow for years. Back in 2003, he fixed a fight between three big stars: Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool, and Bobi Wine. He goes to shows and gives money to help artists perform.
Yet some artists bash him on social media. They still come to his house asking for cash. They join different political teams but want his support, making things harder for everyone.
The timing matters. Uganda is heading toward elections. People say Saleh plays politics with art. But he just wants singers to stop asking for quick cash and learn to make money on their own.
Bobi Wine, a singer turned politician, says leaders hurt artists. But Saleh built places where artists can grow strong. Many singers just don't use these chances.
Saleh gave music in Uganda a real shot at success. He created groups that could help singers earn good money, solved fights between stars, and showed up when artists needed support.
The next step belongs to the singers. They have the tools to succeed. They must use what Saleh built. Only then can Uganda's music world stand tall on its own.
A key figure in Uganda's music world is at the center of the debate. General Salim Saleh spoke up about artists at a bus station event. Some praised him, while others felt hurt by his words.
Saleh built many groups to help singers make money. He created the Uganda Musicians Association and other teams. These groups aim to make music a real job in Uganda.
But many singers skip these groups and work alone instead, asking Saleh for help one by one. This causes problems. The music world stays scattered when singers avoid working together.
Saleh has helped music grow for years. Back in 2003, he fixed a fight between three big stars: Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool, and Bobi Wine. He goes to shows and gives money to help artists perform.
Yet some artists bash him on social media. They still come to his house asking for cash. They join different political teams but want his support, making things harder for everyone.
The timing matters. Uganda is heading toward elections. People say Saleh plays politics with art. But he just wants singers to stop asking for quick cash and learn to make money on their own.
Bobi Wine, a singer turned politician, says leaders hurt artists. But Saleh built places where artists can grow strong. Many singers just don't use these chances.
Saleh gave music in Uganda a real shot at success. He created groups that could help singers earn good money, solved fights between stars, and showed up when artists needed support.
The next step belongs to the singers. They have the tools to succeed. They must use what Saleh built. Only then can Uganda's music world stand tall on its own.
