Charles Peter Mayiga, a good friend to many within the Ugandan music trade and a long-time supporter of its progress, has issued a warning to artists about participating in politics.
Mayiga, who musicians usually method for the blessings of the Buganda Kingdom forward of their concert events, has cautioned them to steer clear of politics for the sake of their careers.
Addressing the press shortly after a gathering with Spice Diana, Mayiga urged musicians to train warning when coping with politicians, claiming they usually prioritize their very own pursuits.
“You must be very cautious whereas coping with politics. Politicians are egocentric individuals who need to use you for his or her profit. They discovered you along with your fame and recognition. I do not advise you, artists, to have interaction in politics,” he defined.
Mayiga believes that musicians, being extremely standard people, ought to give attention to utilizing their careers for private achieve moderately than giving that affect freely to politicians.
It must be famous, nevertheless, that Ugandan artists are more likely to proceed participating in politics. Today, music and politics in Uganda have grow to be inseparable.
The ruling authorities has managed to create a divide amongst artists—those that help it and those that oppose it. This divide grew to become significantly pronounced lately when pop star Bobi Wine selected to run for the best workplace within the nation, garnering huge help from mates and colleagues within the music trade.
