TAKEAWAYS

• Ziza Bafana accused the federation of making it difficult for musicians to access borrowed funds.
• He questioned Eddy Kenzo’s leadership, talent, and BET Award relevance.
• Bafana said legacy matters more than awards, citing Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, and Michael Jackson.

Ziza Bafana has renewed his criticism of the Uganda National Musicians Federation under Eddy Kenzo and it seems the money meant to help musicians is now turning into a source of personal conflicts.

Speaking in an interview on a local television station, Bafana claimed the borrowing process has become frustrating for musicians, especially because of what he described as high charges attached to the loans.

“The money is causing more problems among musicians than solving them because the borrowing conditions are too hard,” Bafana said.

He then shifted from the fund itself to a direct attack on Kenzo, saying he only respects him for hustling his way to the top.

“I respect Kenzo as a brother who hustled, but beyond that there is nothing I look up to in him.”

Bafana went on to criticize Kenzo’s artistry, claiming the Big Talent boss is not musically gifted and dismissing some of his recent releases as “garbage.”

He also questioned Kenzo’s legitimacy as president of the federation, insisting musicians never voted him into office.

“Just because we respect him does not mean he is better than us. We never voted for him.”

Bafana also downplayed Kenzo’s historic BET Award, saying awards alone do not define greatness. Kenzo remains the first Ugandan artist to win a BET Award.

According to Bafana, true greatness lies in legacy, pointing to legends like Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, and Michael Jackson whose impact still lives on years after their deaths.

He further referenced Herman Basudde, arguing that Kenzo should not undermine Kadongo Kamu artists when he has previously drawn inspiration from the late legend’s music.

“What matters is the legacy you leave behind, not the awards on your shelf.”

Bafana ended by questioning where the money reportedly given to artists by President Museveni has gone, saying musicians deserve clear accountability from the federation leadership.