TAKEAWAYS

• Kapa Cat says Uganda’s current music audience is harder to please.
• Kid Fox has returned to the studio after spending over 14 years in Japan.
• Kapa Cat says she prefers moving at her own pace rather than chasing trends.

Dancehall musician Kapa Cat has warned veteran singer Kid Fox that returning to Uganda’s music industry after more than a decade away could be a tougher challenge than he expects.

Kid Fox, who recently returned from Japan after spending more than 14 years there, has made his return to music, heading back to the studio and making several remarks about the current state of the industry.

However, Kapa Cat believes the market he has returned to is significantly different from the one he left.

Speaking about Kid Fox’s comeback, Kapa Cat said the current generation of music consumers can be difficult to satisfy, meaning established musicians returning after a long absence have to work hard to reconnect with audiences.

“This generation is very hard to please. The music terrain has changed, and it is not the same as when he left,” Kapa Cat said.

The singer, however, did not completely rule out Kid Fox’s chances of making an impact. She acknowledged that he had a musical identity and following before leaving Uganda, but said it will ultimately depend on how well he adapts to the new environment.

Kapa Cat also defended her own pace in the industry, saying she deliberately takes her time rather than rushing to follow every new trend.

“I move at my own pace. If you think I am not moving fast enough, come and increase the speed,” she said.

Kid Fox’s return has already attracted attention, particularly because of some of his outspoken remarks since coming back. Whether he can successfully translate his previous reputation into relevance in today’s competitive Ugandan music scene remains to be seen.

Kapa Cat, meanwhile, continues to release music while maintaining a relatively measured approach to her career.