Singer Eddy Kenzo has taken a direct hit at fellow artist and political figure Bobi Wine, accusing him of spreading misinformation about the allocation of Shs30 billion in supplementary funding to musicians, he has advised him to get a team of experts to do his research instead of always embarrasing himself.
Bobi Wine, who has been a vocal critic of musicians receiving government handouts, stirred controversy by claiming that a substantial amount had been earmarked for artists. However, Kenzo has stepped forward to set the record straight, asserting that the amount is significantly less than what Wine purported.
The allocated funds are intended for the capitalization of a performing artists' SACCO, aiming to empower them to offer financial services to stakeholders in the Creative Industry. Additionally, the funds are set to support the development of essential structures for the Creative Industry and Artists.
In a candid statement to the media on Tuesday, December 13, Kenzo did not hold back: "Bobi needs to hire a research team that won't feed him wrong information. His party has representation in parliament, and I would expect him to have accurate information. It's absurd that at his level, he can still be misled."
Kenzo clarified that, as of now, they have not received the Shs30 billion and questioned Bobi Wine's sources: "Unless he knows something we don't."
Eddy Kenzo
The renowned musician didn't stop there, suggesting that Bobi Wine's motives may be driven by a desire to maintain influence within the industry. "Bobi Wine knows that if us musicians are better financially, he loses clout. He embarks on uninformed talks to intimidate his fellow artists to fall under his trap," Kenzo remarked.
"He has always wanted to portray himself as an endorser or godfather of concerts, with a false belief that if he doesn't endorse a music concert, it flops. That's what he wrongly thinks. He presumes everyone should believe in what he believes in. Naaaah. We just want better laws for all of us," Kenzo concluded.
This exchange underscores the need for accurate information and transparency in discussions surrounding financial support for the creative industry, urging stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogues for the benefit of all artists.
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