"I Will Kneel Before Museveni & Plead For Bobi Wine’s Return To Stage" Cindy Sanyu Speaks Out To Eddy Kenzo

Ugandan musician and Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) president, Cindy Sanyu, has revealed plans to meet President Yoweri Museveni in a bid to revive fellow artist Bobi Wine’s musical career. Cindy says she is willing to kneel before the president and plead for Bobi Wine to be allowed back on stage.

Bobi Wine, who has now become a politician, has been banned from performing local shows. This restriction came after he posed a political challenge to President Museveni, threatening to take power from him.

Despite his political ambitions, Cindy believes that Bobi Wine should not be stopped from pursuing his artistic career. She argues that his music and politics are separate and should be treated as such.

“I am planning to kneel before Museveni and beg him so that Bobi Wine can finally be allowed to return to the stage,” Cindy Sanyu told fellow musician Eddy Kenzo. She emphasized that her intention is purely for the sake of music, not politics.

Bobi Wine, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi, has had a significant impact on Uganda’s music industry. Cindy stressed that banning him from performing limits his talent and prevents fans from enjoying his art.

Cindy also highlighted that the government should distinguish between an artist’s political life and their professional career. “A musician’s talent should not be punished because of politics,” she said.

The ban on Bobi Wine’s performances came in the context of his rise as a political figure. His popularity in the entertainment world had already made him a household name, and his transition into politics increased his influence.

Cindy’s plan to meet the president shows her commitment to advocating for musicians’ rights. As UMA president, she believes it is important to protect artists from political interference that affects their livelihoods.

She also noted that Bobi Wine did not fight in the Luwero war that brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to power. This, she argues, shows that denying him the right to perform is unfair.

Cindy Sanyu’s move has sparked discussions among musicians and fans alike, with many supporting her call to separate politics from art. Her bold plan could set a precedent for protecting creative freedom in Uganda.