Ugandan Musicians Fire Back at Salim Saleh’s Outburst video
General Salim Saleh recently declared he no longer supports Ugandan musicians. In a widely shared video, the Operation Wealth Creation coordinator expressed frustration. General Salim Sale said constant meetings with musicians waste his time and block his work for NRM supporters.
Salim Saleh named several musicians, including Buchaman, Ragga Dee, and Odong. He described daily encounters from morning to evening. He firmly stated he feels finished helping them and urged artists to focus on their own careers.
“Musicians, I’m tired of you. That one I have to repeat on camera. You have taken a lot of my time. I’ve not even had time to meet the NRM people because in the morning I’m meeting Buchaman, in the afternoon I’m meeting Ragga Dee, in the evening I’m meeting Odong…when will I work on other people? You’re wasting my time. I have told you I am finished with you.” General Salim Saleh Said
Musicians Respond Strongly to the Criticism
Artists and netizens though reacted swiftly to the outburst. Many defended the music industry. Singer Allan Toniks delivered one of the sharpest replies. He argued that Salim Saleh chose to engage with unreliable promoters and dishonest individuals.
Toniks stressed that no one forced the general to deal with “scam promoters and conman musicians.” He warned against painting every artist with the same brush. “You lie with stray dogs; you’ll definitely get fleas,” he said. He called for fairness and urged Saleh not to generalize based on a few negative encounters.
“I beg; Afande; Nobody forced you to deal with scam promoters & “bayaaye” conmen “musicians”…Those are the partners you chose to deal with….you lie with stray dogs; you’ll definitely get fleas….let’s not label all musicians” Allan Toniks replied
Other voices online echoed similar points. They highlighted structural challenges in Uganda’s music scene—limited funding, poor infrastructure, and few sustainable opportunities. Musicians insist self-reliance grows stronger with better systems, not blame.
Also Read: Salim Saleh Warns Ugandan Musicians: No More Meetings
Practical insight: Artists build lasting careers by creating professional networks, releasing consistent music, and exploring multiple revenue streams like digital platforms and live events. Blaming patrons rarely solves root issues.
In conclusion, Ugandan musicians reply firmly to Salim Saleh’s warning. Their responses push for understanding and accountability on all sides while reinforcing the need for industry independence.
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