TAKEAWAYS

• Singer Brian Avie joined the fray against witchcraft in the music scene, citing scary encounters like a near-miss car accident.
• Avie claimed his own mother was taken out by dark magic at her market job and vowed he won’t let anything mess with his big 4-0.
• He urged fans to ditch bad luck talk and look at their cultural roots, suggesting ancestors and elders hold the real answers.

Ugandan singer Brian Avie has added his voice to growing concerns about alleged witchcraft in the music industry, claiming that some musicians are dealing with forces that threaten their lives and careers.

Speaking during an interview on Galaxy FM, Avie said the issue was more widespread than many people realised, pointing to recent public statements by fellow musicians Grace Nakimera, Sama Soja and Spice Diana, who have also spoken about witchcraft.

The singer said he had personally experienced frightening incidents that left him convinced that there was more happening behind the scenes than people cared to acknowledge.

Avie recalled an incident in which his driver was suddenly overwhelmed by an unexplained experience, nearly causing them to be knocked by another vehicle. Fortunately, they escaped the incident unharmed.

According to the singer, such experiences have made him increasingly concerned about the alleged practices, especially because some of the people believed to be responsible may have no obvious personal disagreements with their victims.

“The level of witchcraft in this industry is sickening. Sometimes, it is people who do not even know you or have any problem with you who want to bring you down,” Avie said.

He further claimed that he lost his mother to witchcraft while she was working in a market, an experience that has influenced his determination to protect himself from what he believes are similar threats.

Avie warned that he would not remain passive if anyone attempted to bewitch him, saying he was unwilling to have his life disrupted as he approached his 40s.

Beyond the music industry, the singer also shared his views on the relationship between culture, spirituality and personal struggles.

He argued that some people attribute their difficulties to bad luck or enemies when, in his view, they should instead examine their cultural roots and family traditions.

Avie encouraged people to reconnect with their ancestral homes, consult elders and pay attention to burial grounds, which he believes may be connected to certain family misfortunes.

“Some people are not suffering because of bad luck or because someone is targeting them. Sometimes, they need to understand their culture and where they come from,” he explained.

The singer also questioned the role of some pastors, alleging that they may understand these cultural issues but fail to discuss them openly with people who spend years seeking spiritual guidance.

For Avie, understanding and respecting one’s cultural heritage remains important, particularly as people navigate personal challenges and the pressures that come with life in the entertainment industry.

His remarks add to an ongoing conversation among Ugandan entertainers about witchcraft, spirituality and the pressures musicians face, although the claims about supernatural causes remain personal beliefs rather than independently established facts.