Pallaso has broken his silence after Kenyan music star Bien suggested that Ugandan music has remained largely confined to its home market and has not evolved much.
Rather than treating the remarks as an attack, the singer offered a different perspective, arguing that music should be about identity and happiness rather than trends or commercial success.
Some say Ugandan music is stuck locally, even my brother Bien in Kenya. But music is for joy, not just trends or money.
The “Malamu” hitmaker believes the songs that leave the biggest mark are not always the ones artists create for commercial success.
He pointed to church music as an example, saying simple songs have continued to inspire generations despite modest production.
Remember church songs? Simple drums, not perfect, but still good. Music is personal.
His message extended beyond Uganda, with a call for African musicians to embrace their own cultures instead of borrowing sounds from elsewhere.
Instead of copying Nigerian sounds, let us explore Africa’s own rich cultures.
Pallaso Uganda’s music industry for giving artists from different genres room to thrive, saying that openness has helped produce many successful careers.
African music, he argued, will continue to grow when artists support local talent, build loyal audiences at home, and proudly create music rooted in the continent’s diverse cultures.
Some say Ugandan music is “stuck” locally—even my brother Bein in Kenya. But music’s for joy, not just trends or money.
Remember church songs? Simple drums, not perfect—but still good. Music is personal. Instead of copying Nigerian sounds, let’s explore Africa’s own rich…
— Pallaso (@pallasomusic) July 29, 2026