Multitalented producer and songwriter Daddy Andre has openly criticized Eddy Kenzo’s leadership roles as President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Creative Arts, claiming that Kenzo lacks the necessary qualifications and knowledge to effectively handle these responsibilities.
In a bold statement, Daddy Andre asserted that Kenzo is not equipped to provide valuable advice on creative matters at such a high level, describing him as “illiterate” and “ill-prepared” for these roles.
According to Daddy Andre, Kenzo’s skills and experience would be better suited to a more hands-on role, such as advising individual recording artists, where his practical experience in the music industry could be more beneficial.
Daddy Andre emphasized that the main focus of the federation should be to help develop and elevate Uganda’s music industry, not to serve as a platform for personal gain. “We are here to advance and elevate our music sector, not to seek positions or power,” he stated. “I personally believe that Eddy Kenzo wasn’t fit to be the president of artists or the presidential advisor. He doesn’t do anything that benefits others, it’s just for his own benefit.”
Kenzo assumed the presidency of the UNMF last year after founding the federation alongside fellow musicians. His initial goal was to help artists earn more from their music and to foster unity within the entertainment industry.
Early on, his efforts were met with support from many in the industry. However, controversy arose when Kenzo began involving government officials in his efforts to pass a copyright law, prompting some artists to distance themselves from the federation. Many expressed that they hadn’t anticipated the political direction the organization would take.
While Kenzo’s leadership remains a point of contention, Daddy Andre’s call for a more focused and artist-centered approach reflects broader concerns about the direction of the federation and its true impact on Uganda’s music scene.
