Ugandan R&B star Maro has broken his silence on the bitter misunderstanding that once rocked his friendship with Uganda’s comedy heavyweight Patrick Salvador, a clash that saw him publicly label the comedian a “traitor” years ago.
Speaking on Galaxy TV’s Deep Talk, Maro revealed that Salvado was not just a colleague but a close friend, which made the situation deeply painful when it unfolded.
According to the singer, trouble began after he privately informed Salvado about preparations for his upcoming concert. Plans were already in motion, venues discussed, and expectations high. But days later, Maro says he was stunned to see a massive billboard promoting Salvado’s comedy show scheduled around the same period as his concert.
“I had already told him about my concert and the preparations. Seeing that billboard made me feel like I had been stabbed in the back,” Maro confessed.
At the time, emotions ran high, and the singer felt his trust had been abused by someone he considered family in the industry.
However, after cooling down and seeking clarity, Maro later discovered that Salvado’s show had actually been planned much earlier timed with the comedian’s birthday. Sponsor confirmations had delayed official announcements, making it appear as though the show was rushed to clash with his concert.
With the missing details now clear, Maro admitted his initial reaction may have been unfair.
He also took time to acknowledge Salvado’s legacy in Uganda’s comedy industry, noting his long-standing association with Comedy Store Uganda, founded by Alex Muhangi, and the professional respect Salvado commands whenever he is in the country.
The two eventually sat down, addressed the misunderstanding, and cleared the air, Maro confirmed there is no bad blood between them.
“We talked it out. Everything is okay now. We’re still friends,” he said.
What once threatened to split two industry giants has now become a lesson in communication and proof that even public fallout can find peaceful resolution behind closed doors