TAKEAWAYS

• Digital income: Kapa Cat says she uses online platforms to earn money by talking to foreigners.
• Alternative business: The singer says selling second-hand microwaves can earn her more than some music shows.
• Personal boundaries: She urges Ugandans to explore online opportunities while leaving platforms or interactions that make them uncomfortable.

Ugandan singer Kapa Cat has revealed how she earns money outside music, explaining that she uses online platforms that allow her to interact with foreigners willing to pay for conversations, advice and companionship.

Appearing on Galaxy FM, the Sikyo singer said the internet has opened up opportunities for people to make money from the comfort of their homes without necessarily engaging in the traditional hustle.

According to Kapa Cat, some platforms connect users with people abroad who are willing to pay simply to have someone to talk to, arguing that many people overlook these opportunities because of misconceptions surrounding them.

“There are apps where you can sit at home and talk to foreigners who pay you,” she explained, encouraging Ugandans to explore alternative income streams beyond conventional employment.

The singer also suggested that some people living abroad experience loneliness and boredom, creating demand for conversations and social interaction with people in other countries. She argued that this could explain why some Ugandans who travel overseas eventually miss the lively social environment back home.

Kapa Cat further revealed that she has identified business opportunities in selling second-hand household items, including microwaves, alongside her online activities.

She questioned the financial sense of attending certain music performances for relatively small payments when other ventures could generate more income with less movement.

“Why should I go for a music show and earn Shs600,000 when I can make about Shs900,000 selling microwaves from the comfort of my home?” she asked.

Kapa Cat added that many Ugandans remain unfamiliar with these digital income opportunities, often associating such platforms exclusively with pornography rather than legitimate conversations and social interaction.

However, she maintained that personal boundaries are important, explaining that she withdraws whenever an interaction makes her uncomfortable.

Her remarks highlight the growing interest in alternative digital income opportunities, although earnings, platform legitimacy and payment arrangements can vary significantly.

The singer urged Ugandans to think creatively about business opportunities available online rather than limiting themselves to conventional sources of income.