Ugandan DJ and media personality Etania Mutoni, also known as the “Life of the Party,” has called for greater unity among female DJs and entertainers, urging them to stop competing against each other and embrace collaboration.
In a candid message to her followers, Etania criticised what she described as envy, fake relationships, and unnecessary rivalry among women in Uganda’s entertainment industry.
Female DJs in this country do not want to collaborate; they want to compete with each other, be fake with each other over the stupidest things.
The criticism also extends to the way some female entertainers talk about one another publicly.
Etania questioned why interviews sometimes become opportunities to discuss fellow female DJs instead of focusing on their own careers and finding ways to build each other up.
She also addressed the perception that she considers herself better than other women in the industry, insisting that she simply focuses on her own work.
I do not know better. I am not superior. I do not think I am better than anyone. All I do is go on about my work and vibes.
Etania wants to see a stronger community where female entertainers can share ideas, support one another and create opportunities together.
Let us put each other on. Simple.
She has also been pushing for spaces where female entertainers can connect, discuss their challenges and find ways to support one another.
Not every woman will want to collaborate, she acknowledged, but those willing to work together should embrace the opportunity instead of treating each other as rivals.
Competition mujileke. Eno si Miss Uganda.
Etania remains committed to changing that culture and believes the shift has to start with individuals and the way they treat the people around them.
She ended by encouraging fellow creatives to focus on their work while doing more to support one another.
Do better. Be better. Do good and good things will come to you.