TAKEAWAYS

• Cindy says current musician feuds could be real conflicts or business strategies.
• She proposed a mediation hub led by respected veteran musicians.
• The singer warned against violence and urged artists to resolve issues peacefully.

Dancehall singer Cinderella Sanyu, popularly known as Cindy, has weighed in on the growing number of conflicts currently rocking Uganda’s music industry.

Over the past few weeks, several public clashes between musicians have dominated social media and entertainment headlines. Among them is the fallout between Ziza Bafana and Eddy Kenzo over UNMF supporters, as well as the ongoing exchange between Bebe Cool and Gravity Omutujju.

Gravity recently claimed that Bebe Cool demanded over Shs400 million during NRM campaign performances, sparking heated debate online. Another feud involving Pallaso and King Saha reportedly escalated into violence, with machetes allegedly being drawn during the confrontation.

Speaking about the situation, Cindy said the misunderstandings could either be genuine unresolved conflicts or calculated business strategies aimed at staying relevant and making money.

“Some of these artists might actually have serious misunderstandings that need proper mediation before things get out of hand,” Cindy explained.

The singer suggested the creation of a neutral mediation platform where musicians can peacefully resolve disputes before they turn violent. According to her, some veteran artists may not fully trust existing associations such as UMA and UNMF because they are still relatively young organizations.

Cindy proposed that respected veterans like Mesach Semakula and Moses Matovu could play a bigger role in guiding and mediating industry conflicts.

“Back in the day, artistes would turn rivalry into business instead of physical fights. They strategized and benefited from the attention,” she added.

She further noted that some of the current feuds could simply be publicity stunts designed to promote music and maintain relevance in the entertainment industry.