National Unity Platform (NUP) President and musician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly generally known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized the pinnacle of Operation Wealth Creation, General Salim Saleh.
Bobi Wine accused General Saleh of disrespecting musicians, attributing it to his monetary energy and shut relationship with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
He argued that Saleh mustn’t management the music trade, as he lacks each the information and understanding of the artistic sector.
“The man Saleh sits there and disrespects artists. A man who can’t even sing a single musical word is now the one controlling the music trade just because he’s the brother of President Museveni and has cash to provide out as handouts,” Bobi Wine mentioned.
Bobi Wine’s remarks come simply days after General Saleh expressed frustration with musicians incessantly visiting his house in Gulu for monetary help.
“Musicians, I’m bored with you. I’ve to repeat this on digicam. You’ve taken up an excessive amount of of my time. I haven’t even had time to satisfy the NRM folks. Can you think about? Every morning, I’m assembly Bucha Man; within the afternoon, Ragga Dee; and within the night, Odongo. I’m bored with you folks,” Saleh mentioned.
Bobi Wine additionally criticized musicians for counting on authorities handouts, stating that it diminishes their worth, respect, and independence.
“I warned you that these folks will make you beggars, and you’ll find yourself being despised by those that genuinely help you. These oppressors exploit native Ugandans who’ve supported you as artists as a result of your songs resonate with their struggles,” he added.
He urged musicians to remain dedicated to the struggles of the widespread folks and emphasised the significance of implementing a sturdy copyright regulation to guard their work.
