TAKEAWAYS

• Nutty Neithan says the music industry needs a “General MK raid” to address its problems.
• He referenced Anita Among corruption discussions while joking about inaccessible money.
• The singer credited Bakuwe Kyonywa as a dancehall game changer and reflected positively on his career.

Dancehall singer Nutty Neithan has opened up about the challenges affecting Uganda’s music industry, saying the sector is riddled with problems that need urgent attention if artists are to fully benefit from their work.

While appearing in an interview with Mr. Henrie on NRG Radio, the Bakuwe Kyonywa singer said the music industry needs what he described as a “General MK raid,” likening it to the ongoing crackdowns and accountability campaigns including different governemtn officials led by the former Speaker, Hon. Anita Annet Among.

According to Nutty Neithan, once such action is taken within the music industry, the sector can begin improving and benefiting the people who genuinely deserve returns from their sweat and investment.

The singer claimed that he personally has money he should be receiving but cannot access because of the issues affecting the industry.

“The music industry also needs a General MK raid so that things can be sorted and the right people start benefiting,” Nutty Neithan said.

During the interview, Nutty Neithan also referenced corruption discussions involving former Speaker Anita Among while joking that government should consider giving him some of the money allegedly linked to such scandals, saying he too has money tied up due to industry challenges.

“I have money I should be getting too, but because of these issues, I cannot access it,” he added jokingly.

Away from the industry concerns, Nutty Neithan reflected on his music journey, describing it as one filled mostly with highs rather than lows.

Additionally, he highlighted his Bakuwe Kyonywa hit as one of his biggest breakthrough songs, revealing that he personally recorded and produced it. According to him, the track became a game changer for dancehall music in Uganda and even evolved into a sound-testing anthem at events, often played first to gauge audio quality.

Despite challenges, Nutty Neithan said he has few regrets and always chooses to focus on brighter days.