Takeaways

• Charles Peter Mayiga said many artists fail because of poor financial management and lack of professionalism.
• He dismissed claims that witchcraft or sabotage are responsible for entertainers’ career struggles.
• Mayiga also encouraged celebrities to maintain stable relationships and avoid exposing their private lives to the public.

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised artists to focus on professionalism and financial discipline, saying many of the challenges they face are self-inflicted rather than a result of bad luck or sabotage.

Speaking about the struggles faced by some entertainers, Katikkiro noted that talent alone is not enough to sustain a successful career. According to him, poor financial management remains one of the biggest setbacks for many artists.

“Some of them are paid 10 million shillings and spend 8 million of it even before they perform,” he said, explaining that many only remember their professional obligations when most of the money has already been spent.

Owek. Charles Mayiga dismissed claims that artists’ career setbacks are caused by witchcraft or people working against them, insisting that a lack of professionalism is often the real problem.

“No one is bewitching you, what you lack is professionalism,” he stated, adding that many artists continue to handle their careers like amateurs despite operating in a competitive industry.

Beyond financial discipline and career management, the Buganda Prime minister also touched on matters of personal life, particularly marriage and relationships.

He encouraged married artists to do everything possible to resolve misunderstandings and maintain stable homes.

He further advised public figures to keep their relationships private whenever possible as he further explained that because celebrities already live under public scrutiny, exposing every detail of their personal lives can create unnecessary pressure and complications.