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Author: Wamala
Wamala Sipirian is an Editor with high interest and knowledge in the entertainment space, an industry he has been actively part of since 2022. Leads to breaking stories are welcome!
Renowned Ugandan artist King Saha has openly cautioned fellow musician Eddy Kenzo against involving opposition leader Bobi Wine in what he referred to as “bogus talks.” The warning comes in the wake of Kenzo’s recent remarks criticizing Bobi Wine for allegedly bringing divisive politics into Uganda’s entertainment industry. The comments were shared on X (formerly Twitter), where King Saha addressed Kenzo directly: “Kenzo, you’re my brother, but STAY WARNED to avoid involving HE. Bobi Wine in your bogus talks.” The Background: Kenzo’s Criticism of Bobi Wine The controversy stems from Eddy Kenzo’s recent statements accusing Bobi Wine of being a…
The Empele Festival descended into chaos yesterday when a violent clash between artists Alien Skin and Pallaso disrupted the event, leaving fans and stakeholders in shock. The altercation, which began on stage, has escalated into a series of retaliatory acts, raising serious concerns about the state of Uganda’s music industry. Alien Skin’s Gang Disrupts Pallaso’s Performance The trouble began during Pallaso’s set at the Empele Festival. Alien Skin and his gang reportedly stormed the stage, disrupting the performance and attacking Pallaso. Videos circulating online show the TGM singer fleeing the venue in his car amidst the commotion. The attack, which…
Renowned events promoter Abbey Musinguzi, famously known as Abtex, has voiced his support for Hon. Balaam Barugahara’s call to combat violence and hooliganism in Uganda’s music industry. In a bid to restore calm and coexistence, Abtex emphasized the need for accountability and urged fellow promoters to avoid booking artists involved in gang-related incidents. The calls for reform follow a violent feud between singers Alien Skin and Pallaso, which erupted during the Empele Festival on Wednesday and escalated into retaliatory attacks on Thursday morning. A Unified Stance Against Violence Balaam Barugahara’s initial statement condemned gang violence and called on music promoters…
Balaam Barugahara, Uganda’s State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development and a renowned events organizer, has taken a firm stand against violence in the music industry. Amid escalating tensions between artists Alien Skin and Pallaso, Balaam announced a boycott on promoting artists affiliated with gangs or involved in violent behavior. The decision, shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday morning, comes as a response to the recent violent exchange between the two musicians and their camps, which has left the entertainment industry in turmoil. A Call for Discipline in the Music Industry Balaam’s move to boycott violent…
The ongoing feud between Ugandan music stars Alien Skin and Pallaso has taken a dramatic and violent turn, leaving fans, netizens, and fellow celebrities deeply divided. Tensions escalated following an attack on Pallaso and his team during a performance at the Empele Festival, allegedly orchestrated by Alien Skin’s Fangone Forest gang. In retaliation, early Thursday morning, Pallaso reportedly led an attack on Alien Skin’s residence in Makindye, vandalizing property, including cars. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, raising serious concerns about the state of Uganda’s music industry. A Violent Clash: What Happened? According to a video circulating online, Pallaso, known…
