TAKEAWAYS

• Winnie Wa Mummy called on Ugandans to back local artists, claiming they are the real ones who step up when things get tough.
• She highlighted King Saha’s current push to finish the late Kapere’s house as proof of how local stars rally together.
• Winnie warned that unlike big foreign stars, local musicians build actual foundations to help needy kids and the elderly.

Winnie Wa Mummy has urged Ugandans to support local artists, saying they are the people who can stand with them and their families during difficult times.

Speaking about the ongoing campaign initiated by King Saha to complete the late Kapere’s unfinished house, she noted that such acts of solidarity are largely driven by people within the local entertainment industry.

She argued that supporting Ugandan artists goes beyond celebrating their music and talent, as they are also the people who show up for one another and extend a helping hand when it matters most.

“We don’t hype people just for the sake of it, we hype them because they’re the only ones we have and they can essentially be there for us,” she emphasized.

Winnie further explained that while foreign artists may enjoy significant support from Ugandan audiences, they do not necessarily have foundations on the ground to support vulnerable communities, including the elderly, children and women who cannot afford basic necessities.

She pointed out that some Ugandan artists have established initiatives aimed at helping such communities, making it important for the public to recognize and uplift them.

“The friends we leave behind are the same people that’ll support our families while we’re gone,” she said, stressing the importance of building strong relationships within the local entertainment industry.