Former Golden Band vocalist Carol Nantongo has shared her appreciation for iconic Ugandan singer Big Size Bebe Cool.
In a recent interview with a local media outlet, Nantongo stated that she holds great admiration for the Wire Wire artist, labelling him as a legend who has made significant efforts to advance the music industry.
Nantongo commented on the reasons behind Ugandan artists struggling to penetrate the global music scene. She pointed out that both Ugandans and promoters have not provided adequate support for musicians.
They only insist on high-quality music and videos, neglecting the need for financial investment in artists. The singer further expressed that witnessing the negative criticism directed at Bebe Cool intimidates her from taking the next step in her own career, as she fears that her investment may not yield returns.
“Consider Bebe Cool as an example; he recently poured resources into his album, which is exceptional. He utilised a quality studio, and the audio quality is impressive, but you should witness how negatively Ugandans are commenting on it. He is a legend whom I greatly respect. Therefore, when I see people disparaging him, it discourages me from investing in my own career due to potential backlash,” she remarked.
“You all criticise us for our appearance, living conditions, and style, yet you refuse to back us. How can I collaborate with Diamond Platnumz if I don’t have your support? I cannot create a video that can compete with his, and even spending 10 million shillings on a video feels like a loss to me,” she continued.
The singer also announced that she has an upcoming track with an artist from outside Uganda. Meanwhile, Bebe Cool launched his Break The Chains Album in June, and it has been steadily climbing the charts.
Nevertheless, numerous Ugandan music critics and some artists have been consistently attacking the album, labelling it as mediocre.
The Gagamel boss, however, appears unaffected by these critiques, explaining that he named the album Break The Chains to highlight how individuals should not be afraid to liberate themselves from their habitual cycles.
