A Pass urges Ugandans — especially celebrities — to stop living for validation and focus on authenticity, warning that the need to impress others only leads to financial ruin.

Eddy Kenzo has backtracked on his decision to quit the Uganda National Musicians Federation, saying he was advised by members and officials to remain patient as internal differences are resolved.

Pallaso says the Uganda National Musicians Federation operates like a Parliament of musicians, separate from politics, and calls on artists to put their political differences aside for the good of the industry.

Ugandan artist and UNMF president Eddy Kenzo has announced plans to resign from his leadership role, citing government interference and delays in releasing the remaining UGX 5 billion meant for the artists’ SACCO. Kenzo says the Ministry of Finance has sidelined the Federation by sending funds directly to associations, a move he calls “a plot to divide musicians.” He plans to officially step down after returning from Acholi, marking the end of his two-year tenure as UNMF president.

Singer Ykee Benda has called out Eddy Kenzo for using the Uganda National Musicians Federation to launch the Museveni Campaign Album, accusing him of turning it into a money-making venture that sidelined other artists. Benda insists the project should have been a personal initiative rather than a Federation affair.

Songstress Sheebah Karungi, one of Uganda’s most influential female musicians, reveals that while she feels appreciated in some areas, she often experiences underappreciation, especially in rural regions. She highlights the poor conditions of performance venues, low pay, and lack of government support as major challenges for the industry.

Eddy Kenzo has made it clear that the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) will not fund musicians aligned with Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP). The singer emphasized that the funds they operate with were provided by the NRM government, saying, “You cannot bite the hand that fed you.” Kenzo added that if another government takes power, they’ll renegotiate, but for now, UNMF’s operations remain tied to NRM support.

Ugandan singer and UNMF president Eddy Kenzo has defended the musicians’ SACCO, saying it operates transparently and has achieved remarkable growth. Kenzo revealed that profits jumped from Shs 30 million to over Shs 70 million within a year. He urged artists to meet repayment obligations, warning that loan defaulters risk losing future support or even facing jail.

Eddy Kenzo has accused King Saha of benefiting from the UNMF SACCO while pretending not to be part of it due to political reasons.

Cindy Sanyu has distanced UMA from claims of a merger with Eddy Kenzo’s UNMF, saying they are only partners in pushing for industry reforms.

President Museveni has pledged billions to UNMF regional SACCOs, promising annual financial support for Uganda’s musicians.

President Museveni applauded Eddy Kenzo and Phiona Nyamutoro for organizing Ugandan musicians into UNMF, a move that has unlocked Shs 33B in government support.