TAKEAWAYS

• Ziza Bafana criticised Joanita Kawalya and Sheebah Karungi over podcast remarks on gender roles.
• Kawalya and Sheebah discussed independence and relationship dynamics.
• Bafana says such conversations risk weakening family values and traditional leadership roles.

Dancehall singer Ziza Bafana has criticised fellow musicians Joanita Kawalya and Sheebah Karungi following remarks made during Queen Kama’s Let’s Talk About It podcast.

During the discussion, the two singers appeared to argue that women who want independence and do not wish to be controlled by men should work hard and build their own financial stability. Veteran singer Joanita Kawalya stressed that she cannot accept being ruled by a man after being educated and raised to stand on her own.

According to Kawalya, women who want to be fully provided for by men should also be willing to accept certain responsibilities and dynamics that come with such arrangements. Sheebah Karungi, whose views on female independence are well known, appeared to agree with the sentiment.

“If you want a man to fully take care of you, you must accept that yiu will dance by his tunes which myself can’t accept,” said Kawalya.

However, Bafana strongly disagreed with the conversation, saying it sends the wrong message to young women. The Pomini singer argued that some public figures are promoting ideas he believes weaken family values and contradict African traditions.

Bafana questioned why some women reject male leadership despite depending on systems and industries largely shaped by men. He maintained that men are naturally positioned to lead and guide, while some women prefer relationships where men take that role.

“Men and women have different roles by nature, and leadership in families should not become a battle.”

The singer also expressed disappointment in Kawalya, arguing that much of the music industry, including her own musical journey, has involved collaboration with men. According to Bafana, discussions about relationships should focus on cooperation rather than creating division between men and women. He also thinks that men are naturally are intelligent than women and meant to lead.