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• Mesach Semakula criticized artists seeking social media attention during Master Parrot’s funeral.
• He said some people questioning others’ absence were not present at the burial themselves.
• Semakula revealed that several musicians contributed financially and helped organize the burial behind the scenes.

Veteran musician Mesach Semakula has spoken out against fellow artists who use sensitive moments such as funerals to seek social media engagement and public attention.

Speaking during the burial arrangements for the late Master Parrot, Semakula criticized individuals who questioned the absence of some musicians at the singer’s vigil, saying such remarks were unnecessary and misplaced.

According to Semakula, he watched a video of an artist who appeared before cameras asking why musicians such as Bobi Wine, Dr. Jose Chameleone, and himself had not been seen at the vigil. He argued that people often rush to judge without knowing what others may be doing behind the scenes to support grieving families.

“When someone comes to a funeral or vigil, it should not be about cameras or proving a point. None of us studied death or became experts in handling funerals. We all contribute in different ways.”

Semakula noted that while some people were busy making public statements, others were quietly working to ensure the burial arrangements ran smoothly. He revealed that several individuals spent nights planning the program and even contributed financially toward the funeral expenses.

“It is unfortunate that the very person questioning others was not even present at the burial. Yet some of us who were being criticized were working behind the scenes, organizing and contributing money to support the family.”

The singer maintained that support for the deceased and their loved ones should never be turned into a competition for online views, likes, or public approval.

Although he did not directly mention names, Semakula’s comments were widely interpreted as a response to remarks made by gospel singer Laneck, who had questioned the absence of several prominent musicians during Master Parrot’s final send-off.