Eddie Sendi says fewer than 20 musicians can pull crowds in Uganda

While he refrained from naming specific artists, his comments provided a critical overview of the current state of the music industry.

Sendi, while celebrating the legacy of Jose Chameleone, mentioned that only ten artists could be compared to Chameleone in the arts industry.

His critique on Vybe Life UG highlighted several key issues affecting the music scene:

Lack of sponsorship: He noted that the industry no longer enjoys sponsorship for concerts, making it challenging to organise large-scale events.
Quality of music: According to Eddie Sendi, many artists no longer produce good music and often rely on performing their older hits.
Financial mismanagement: He observed that artists invest heavily in showbiz rather than in creating quality music.
Lack of rehearsal: Sendi criticised the lack of rehearsal among singers, which impacts their performance quality.
Unprofessional promoters: He pointed out that many promoters are unprofessional, often failing to honour agreements with artists.
Disorganisation among artists: He stated that artists are often disorganised and fail to present themselves respectably.
Economic factors: The struggling economy means people have less disposable income to spend on concerts and entertainment.
Bubblegum music: Sendi lamented the rise of fleeting, viral songs that overshadow genuinely good music.
Decline in hit songs: He reminisced about a time when artists regularly released hit songs, a trend that has declined, contributing to the poor performance of music shows.

Sendi's comments paint a picture of an industry in need of revitalisation, where both artists and promoters must address these challenges to restore the vibrancy of Uganda's music scene.