The Ugandan entertainment scene is no stranger to blunt opinions, and Lil Pazo has once again proven why he remains one of its most outspoken voices.
In remarks that quickly set tongues wagging, the singer turned his attention to fellow artists who traded the microphone for parliamentary seats, questioning what they truly delivered for the people once they entered the August House. While thanking the public for its continued support of local music, Lil Pazo did not mince his words about musicians-turned-politicians who, in his view, faded into silence after winning office.
According to the singer, Parliament was meant to amplify the voices of creatives and ordinary Ugandans alike, yet he feels that promise has largely gone unfulfilled. He wondered aloud what meaningful debates or causes these artists championed during their time in the House, arguing that their presence was felt more during campaigns than in actual legislative work.
But Lil Pazo’s commentary did not stop at politics. With his trademark sarcasm, he suggested that those artists might soon find themselves returning to the music industry, though not without a rude awakening. The industry, he said, has evolved rapidly, becoming bolder, freer, and more unapologetic in expression.
“We are now a little vulgar,” Lil Pazo remarked, painting a picture of an industry that no longer plays it safe. He joked that audiences may soon witness “mature men in suits singing Ekisododo,” a humorous but pointed way of highlighting the widening gap between today’s sound and the era many of these artists left behind.
Lil Pazo’s remarks come at a time when several artistes who ventured into politics recently lost their parliamentary bids. Among those affected are veteran singer Geoffrey Lutaya, rapper-turned-politician Hillary Kiyaga alias Dr Hilderman, and dancehall artiste Victor Yo. Their exit from Parliament has reignited debate within entertainment circles about whether musicians should fully cross into politics or maintain strong ties to their craft as the industry continues to evolve.
Beyond the laughs and controversy, Lil Pazo’s comments tap into a bigger conversation within Uganda’s entertainment and cultural space: the role of celebrity voices in leadership and whether fame alone translates into effective representation. As music continues to shift with younger audiences driving trends, the singer’s remarks underline a growing belief that relevance, like politics, demands active participation, not silence.
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