Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has once again spoken out in strong support of singer King Saha, describing him as a passionate and visionary artist with the leadership qualities needed to guide Uganda’s music industry.
Lukwago, who has been a long-time admirer of Saha’s work and character, said he still firmly believes that King Saha was the most suitable candidate to lead the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) when he contested for the presidency. He praised Saha’s dedication to the music community and insisted that his intentions were genuine and rooted in love for the industry.
“King Saha has both the heart and the vision to lead,” Lukwago said. “I believed then, and I still believe now, that he was the right choice to represent fellow artists as their president.”
Lukwago revealed that he played an active role in Saha’s campaign, even serving on his legal team when Saha challenged Cindy Sanyu for the UMA presidency. The election, which was widely followed across the music industry, ended in controversy. While the situation was never fully settled, Cindy Sanyu eventually assumed the role of UMA president, a result that Lukwago believes did not reflect the true will of many artists.
He also pointed to the complications that followed after the formation of a new music body, the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), which was initiated by Eddy Kenzo and other stakeholders. According to Lukwago, the appearance of the UNMF only added more confusion and division in an already fragile industry.
“I was doing everything within my power to help King Saha lead the artists. I am not saying that others are incapable of leadership, but if we truly want fairness, why not organize a transparent election and let the artists choose their leader freely?” Lukwago asked.
He emphasized that his support for Saha was not based on favoritism, but on the singer’s proven commitment to the development of the music industry. Lukwago noted that Saha has demonstrated time and again that he is not only talented but also deeply invested in the welfare of his fellow musicians.
“King Saha truly loves the music industry. He has the patience, wisdom, and strength to manage disputes and unite artists. His leadership would bring stability and direction where it is badly needed.”
The Lord Mayor also hinted that the music industry needs more structure and less internal conflict. He believes that artists should be given a fair chance to choose their own leadership without interference or political manipulation.
As conversations around the leadership of Uganda’s music bodies continue, Lukwago’s public show of support adds weight to the ongoing debate. His comments suggest that the question of artist representation is far from over, and that many in the industry still believe King Saha has a role to play in shaping its future.
