KAMPALA – Gagamel International singer Moses Ssali famously known as Bebe Cool has revealed the real reason why artistes and events promoters have for weeks camped at General Salim Saleh’s territory in Gulu.
Through his socials, the ‘Nkuliyo’ singer said yesterday marked the last day in Gulu where artistes have been attending a workshop under the theme; ‘Strengthening the Cultural and Creative Industry in Uganda’.
He explained that during the workshop, they dissected the Peforming Arts industry using the SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threats), SMEACC (Situation Mission Execution Administration Command & Control) and TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) analyses to understand the position of the industry, identify the enemy and strategize on how to attack and win the war of restructuring the sector.
“The arts and creative industry contributes 3% of Uganda’s GDP and this gives us the right for government to pay full attention and organize our industry. For those who wanted to know why Gulu is Gulu, here you are,” Bebe Cool posted.
It is during this workshop that Leone Island boss Dr Jose Chameleone and 24 other artistes under their new Uganda Superstars Musicians Association ceased the opportunity to ask Gen Saleh to give them Shs9.4 billion as stimulus package.
The artistes led by the association president Chameleone told the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) boss that they need the stimulus to cover up for their individual losses registered as a result of the closure of music business due to Covid-19.
“It is our request that this issue is addressed with urgent concern to save the Uganda Music Industry for our members are crucial stakeholders,” said Chameleone, the president of the new association which so far has 26 members.
According to the list that has since made rounds on social media, among the would be beneficiaries of the stimulus fund include Chameleone who wants to be given Shs800m, Pallaso Shs821m, David Lutalo Shs420m, Bebe Cool Shs670m, Winnie Nwagi Shs380m and Azawi Shs250m.