TAKEAWAYS

• Ragga Dee said Eddy Kenzo was wrong to reveal how much money was collected and contributed during Master Parrot’s burial.
• He argued that people should not use the misfortunes of the deceased or sick individuals to gain public attention or praise.
• Ragga Dee urged Ugandans to help others sincerely, emphasizing that true rewards for generosity come from God rather than public recognition.

Veteran musician and politician Ragga Dee has criticized fellow artist Eddy Kenzo for publicly revealing the amount of money that was contributed towards the burial arrangements of the late Master Parrot.

Kenzo recently disclosed that musicians collectively contributed between Shs4 million and Shs5 million towards Master Parrot’s burial.

He also revealed that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni contributed Shs10 million to support the deceased’s children’s school fees, while members of the deceased’s family reportedly contributed only Shs800,000.

Reacting to the remarks, Ragga Dee expressed disappointment, describing Kenzo’s actions as inappropriate and unnecessary.

According to him, discussing the exact amounts contributed during such sensitive moments is disrespectful and goes against the spirit of genuine charity.

“It is so sad that people use platforms of the deceased or sick to make mileage,” Ragga Dee said.

He questioned why the contributions had to be publicly discussed in the first place, noting that none of the artists who donated money had come forward to reveal how much they individually contributed.

Ragga Dee cited himself alongside fellow musicians Eddy Yawe, Hilderman, and Mesach Ssemakula as examples, explaining that they also contributed towards the burial expenses but chose not to publicize their individual donations.

“We contributed, but none of us made it a big deal or went around telling people how much we gave,” he explained.

The veteran artist further referenced biblical teachings, arguing that acts of kindness should be done quietly and from the heart rather than for public recognition.

According to Ragga Dee, people who help others should not seek validation or praise from the public because the true reward for generosity comes from God.

“You can’t help someone and then talk about it to someone else. There is no reward for that from God,” he stated.

He urged Ugandans to embrace a culture of sincere giving, emphasizing that support for those in need should be motivated by compassion rather than the desire to be seen, appreciated, or applauded by the public.