Legendary Ugandan musician Mesach Semakula has strongly defended the music industry and fellow artists against intense social media criticism. Speaking during the burial of fellow musician Master Parrot, the veteran artist expressed heavy frustration with the public's unrealistic expectations and the toxic "clout-chasing" behavior of social media users.
Key Details of His Defense
Rejection of Unfair Public Demands: Semakula pushed back against critics who constantly blame top industry icons like himself, Bobi Wine, Jose Chameleone, and Eddy Kenzo for not doing enough financially or showing up at every emergency. He clarified that artists are human beings who cannot solve every crisis or be in multiple places at once.
Call for Personal Action Over Criticism: In response to naysayers asking why top artists didn't prevent their colleagues' hardships, Semakula challenged the public: "Why don’t you do what we failed to do?" He urged critics to step up and directly help those in need instead of judging from the sidelines.
Condemnation of "Social Media Circus" Funerals: The Golden Band legend fiercely slammed individuals who attend vigils and funerals simply to pull out cameras, gain social media clicks, and boost online engagement. He reminded everyone that funerals should be treated with dignity rather than being turned into public relations stunts.
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