TAKEAWAYS

• Prima Kadarshi sparked drama by urging disappointed fans at Mesach Semakula’s concert to demand immediate refunds.
• Organizers faced massive backlash after a heavy downpour ruined the outdoor event at Kingdom Kampala last Friday.
• Veteran star Mesach Semakula apologized for the mess, blaming bad luck with rain and heated disputes over tents.

Socialite and businesswoman Prima Kadarshi has called on fans who attended veteran singer Mesach Semakula’s 50 Years of Greatness concert to demand refunds or a complimentary show following the event’s disappointing organisation.

The concert, held on Friday, November 13, at Kingdom Kampala, attracted criticism from revellers who complained about poor organisation, particularly the organisers’ failure to adequately prepare for the heavy downpour that disrupted the outdoor event.

Reacting to the complaints, Prima urged fans to stand up for themselves and demand either their money back or another concert as compensation. She also suggested that music lovers reconsider attending concerts by older musicians if their concerns are not addressed.

According to Prima, veteran artistes should recognise when it is time to give younger musicians room to take over the entertainment industry.

She argued that celebrating 50 years should not become an excuse for repeatedly organising events that disappoint fans.

“After celebrating 50 years, next we shall be celebrating 51, then 52 and so on. People need to learn to stand up for themselves,” was the message behind her criticism.

Her comments come amid growing dissatisfaction among concertgoers, some of whom took to social media to express frustration over the experience.

Mesach Semakula has since acknowledged the shortcomings and apologised to fans, admitting that the event did not meet their expectations. He also attributed some of the challenges to the heavy rains and disagreements over putting up tents at the venue.

The backlash has reignited conversations about event organisation and the responsibility promoters have towards paying audiences.