TAKEAWAYS

• Shena Skies says her creativity is both a blessing and a curse.
• She compares herself to Messi, saying she feels like a talent being underutilized.
• The singer says she eventually stopped being angry because she realized there was little she could do about the situation.

Ugandan singer and songwriter Shena Skies has opened up about the highs and frustrations that come with being a highly creative artist, admitting that while her creativity is a blessing, it can also feel like a curse.

Shena Skies was recently hosted by Mr. Henrie on the NRG Ignition show, where she reflected on her career, her songwriting abilities, and the extent to which she believes her talent is being utilized in Uganda’s entertainment industry.

When asked whether she considers her creativity a blessing or a curse, Shena said she believes it is both.

According to the singer, being able to create something almost instantly and have people across the world enjoy it is a gift she deeply appreciates.

She explained that it is fulfilling to come up with ideas from her own mind in a matter of seconds and eventually see people connect with and enjoy what she has created.

However, she admitted that the downside is feeling that her talent has not been utilized to its full potential.

Shena went as far as comparing herself to football legend Lionel Messi, saying she feels like a world-class talent that is being left on the sidelines instead of being given the opportunity to shine on a bigger stage.

“I feel like I’m a Messi being unused in the industry,” she said.

She explained that her situation sometimes feels like having Messi playing for a small team upcountry instead of being given the platform to compete at the highest level and take his talent to the international scene.

The comparison reflects Shena’s belief that she has the creativity and ability to make a much bigger impact if given more opportunities within and beyond Uganda.

When asked whether she blames Ugandans for the situation or whether she is angry with them, Shena admitted that she has experienced anger and frustration over it in the past.

She, however, revealed that she eventually reached a point where she could no longer remain angry because she realized there was little she could do about how people chose to utilize her talent.

“I got angry until I couldn’t anymore because there’s nothing I could do about it,” she said.