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Singer Lil Pazo Lunabe has come out strongly against local media, particularly television stations, accusing them of sidelining Ugandan music under the excuse that it is vulgar.
Speaking in a recent interview, the outspoken artist revealed that limited television airplay remains his biggest challenge, despite his music enjoying massive support on the ground and across digital platforms. Lil Pazo was last year listed among artists whose lyrics were considered X-rated, a label he believes has unfairly locked him out of TV rotation.
According to the singer, his songs have gone viral on online playlists and are widely played in bars, homes, and ghettos across the country—but never make it to television screens.
“Those in charge of TV stations limit their own audiences. People love our music, they play it in bars, on their phones, and at home, but you don’t give them that music on TV,” Lil Pazo said.
He cited his hit song “Ekisododo” as a perfect example, noting that while it is popular nationwide, it receives zero television exposure.
Lil Pazo further accused TV media practitioners of hiding behind regulations while ignoring how the music industry and audience tastes have evolved.
“Media people, especially on TV, pretend to strictly follow rules and regulations, yet they don’t mind the changes happening in the world,” he added.
The singer also questioned the double standards applied to Ugandan artists, pointing out that television stations freely air Western and Caribbean music that he claims is equally—or even more—explicit.
“You keep saying our songs are vulgar, yet you play Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. You even have programs dedicated to Jamaican music. These people are vulgar throughout, sometimes worse than my songs,” Lil Pazo argued.
Lil Pazo Lunabe insists that Ugandan music deserves fair representation on television, stressing that local media should reflect what audiences are already enjoying rather than pushing foreign content at the expense of homegrown talent.
