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By BigEyeUg Team
Frank Gashumba has weighed in on the global music landscape, praising the international success of South African and Nigerian sounds while criticizing the limited reach of Ugandan music.
Speaking on the dominance of African genres, Gashumba pointed to Amapiano as one of the sounds that has taken over global airwaves. He also reflected on the long-standing influence of legendary South African artistes like Brenda Fassie and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, noting that their music crossed borders even decades ago.
“South Africans and Nigerians have taken over. Amapiano has taken over, and remember, even when we were growing up, we used to listen to Brenda Fassie and Yvonne Chaka Chaka,” Gashumba said.
He contrasted this with Uganda’s music industry, arguing that it has yet to achieve similar international visibility. According to him, most Ugandan songs remain confined to local audiences.
“Your music stops here. You are local, whether you want to hear it or not. Which Ugandan songs are played in Germany?” he questioned.
Despite the criticism, Gashumba acknowledged the emergence of promising Ugandan talent. He singled out Joshua Baraka as one of the artistes gaining recognition, even though he admitted he is not deeply familiar with his music.
“Yes, I hear about Baraka, and he is very good. I will not lie, but I do not know his music. Still, I hear that he is very good,” he added.
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