Recently, nudity has change into extra widespread in Ugandan music, with figures like Gloria Bugie at the moment beneath CID investigation. Eddy Kenzo, President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, believes nudity is prevalent as a result of artists typically imitate world developments and search methods to realize web consideration.
He additionally attributes this development to followers who shortly share nude content material and assist artists concerned in it.
“I believe they copy world developments and neglect their tradition. It’s additionally influenced by the individuals’s demand, as nudity developments quicker right here, and lots of artists give followers what they wish to see,” he defined.
Kenzo urged musicians to remain true to their African roots and uphold their tradition, regardless of competitors from different areas. He additionally inspired followers to cease in search of out nude content material.
“I urge them to stay Africans and respect their tradition, however followers must also cease looking for nude content material,” he added.
Kenzo revealed that he plans to fulfill with the Uganda Communications Commission and different stakeholders to debate methods to handle nudity within the trade.