Africa-Press – Uganda. The Deputy President of the Democratic Party (DP), Fred Mbidde, has warned artists considering to join politics not to leverage their music as a political tool.
Mbidde says that, unlike music, where songs are often crafted for the artists, the political leadership operates differently.
Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in emerging artists expressing their intentions to enter politics, with many aspiring to run for parliamentary seats in their respective constituencies.
While on Sanyuka, Mbidde offered guidance to artists looking to transition into politics.
“Artists are welcome to pursue political careers, but they should refrain from using their music as a political tool, as songs are typically written for them, and their musical talent does not equate to political leadership,” he stated.
“I wish them success, but they must understand that politics is not a means to accumulate wealth; it is a responsibility to serve the public.”
He also pointed out that failure in elections could negatively impact music careers.
“If you run for office under a party that some of your fans do not support, you risk losing their backing and diminishing your audience,” he warned.
Mbidde further advised artists against liquidating their assets to fund their political ambitions, cautioning that if they lose the election, it may be nearly impossible to recover their investments.
Since National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, entered Parliament as the MP for Kyadondo East in 2017, he has inspired many artists to pursue political careers.
In the last general election, musicians like Mathias Walukaga and Geoffrey Lutaya successfully utilised their musical reputations to secure electoral positions.
As the upcoming election approaches, numerous artists have already expressed their interest in entering politics
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