Last week, musician Bebe Cool revealed his plans to receive $4 million annually from the government to invest in various artists in a bid to promote Ugandan coffee nationally and globally.
The Gagamel boss explained that he is going to select two male artists and two female artists, then invest $1 million annually in each to promote them, and in return, they will publicize Ugandan coffee internationally.
"I want President Museveni to support me through coffee. I want to get two male artists and two female artists every year, invest $1 million in each to sell those artists worldwide. We can promote our coffee through them," he explained.
However, the Presidential Advisor and President of musicians in the country, Eddy Kenzo, disagrees with Bebe Cool's proposal.
He says it doesn't make sense to him personally and advised the government to invest in music studios because they benefit all artists, not just a few of them.
"It doesn't make sense; why only a few artists, what about the others? All musicians must be supported by the government because they are all Ugandans. If the industry is to move forward, we need good studios capable of better production and mastering," he explained in a discussion with the media.
Eddy Kenzo is known for advocating for the public good and is an artist who has spent years championing improvements in the music industry in the country.