Long before his music started reaching audiences across Uganda, Lutty Neika faced another battle at home, convincing his parents that music was the right path for him.
The dancehall and Afro-pop artist, born Mwanje Hamza, says those conversations remain unfinished because his father still has not given him his blessing to pursue music.
While appearing on Sanyuka TV, he reflected on the challenges of convincing his parents to support his music career.
Given everything that is said about the music industry, it was difficult to convince my parents that music is what I wanted to do and what I am capable of doing. Even now, my father has never given me his blessing to pursue music. My mother is okay with my decision, and I pray that, with time, my father will also accept it.
Lutty Neika began his music career in 2017 and later found commercial success with “Game Over,” which emerged as his breakout single between 2019 and 2020 and introduced him to many Ugandan music lovers.
While his career continues to grow, he says earning his father’s approval remains one of his personal goals.
My mother has been my biggest supporter throughout my music journey.- Lutty Neika#SanyukaTunnyuke #SanyukaUpdates pic.twitter.com/p6Sn7JdSye
— Sanyuka TV (@sanyukatv) July 8, 2026