Eddy KenzoEddy Kenzo, one of the standout performers at the recently concluded Coffee Marathon in Ntungamo, made a late evening appearance, skipping the press conference and other preliminary engagements. Speaking candidly, Kenzo revealed that he was contracted solely to perform and expressed dissatisfaction with the event’s overall organization.
“First and foremost, I was paid to perform. That was the agreement. They wanted me to be there earlier but I noticed something wrong in the organization,” Kenzo stated.
The “Sitya Loss” star also criticized the evident disparities in how local artists were treated, especially in comparison to visiting acts such as Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platinumz.
“You cannot convince me that a chopper was hired for someone yet we were all hired to do the same thing. Yes, visitors deserve hospitality, but I felt it was wrong. Diamond doesn’t own a private jet but one was hired for him. We were given money for fuel, and he was given a helicopter. They were just undermining our industry,” Kenzo added.
His comments highlight ongoing frustrations within Uganda’s music scene, where local talents often feel sidelined or undervalued despite sharing stages with internationally recognized artists. Kenzo’s critique calls attention to the need for fair treatment and recognition of homegrown talent in major events.
