Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has spoken out in defence of musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool. He asked people in the music and media sectors to stop attacking the singer and instead resolve their disagreements peacefully. Muhoozi made the remarks after Bebe Cool contacted him to complain about attacks from some people in their wider circles.
According to Gen Muhoozi, Bebe Cool contacted him earlier in the day to report the attacks. Muhoozi described Bebe Cool as his "young brother" and appealed to those involved to stop the attacks. He said that whatever disagreements existed could be handled peacefully without creating further confrontation. Muhoozi's intervention comes at a time when Bebe Cool has been facing public criticism from some people in Uganda's entertainment and media circles.
Reports have linked the dispute to claims by some content creators that they were not paid for work allegedly carried out during the 2026 general election period. Some content creators and online personalities have publicly raised concerns over payments they say are owed to them. The claims have generated discussion on social media and among people within Uganda's entertainment industry.
A group of TikTok creators and bloggers, including Sky Solja and Jobless Billionaire, reportedly went to Bebe Cool's residence in Kiwatule, Kampala, demanding payment for work they said they had done during the recent presidential campaign. However, the payment allegations remain claims made by the individuals involved, and the reports do not establish through independent evidence that all of the alleged debts exist.
Musician King Saha has also publicly weighed into the controversy. In comments reported by Howwe, Saha accused Bebe Cool of failing to settle a payment he said he had previously demanded and questioned whether the singer would pay other people currently making similar demands. Saha's comments have added another voice to the disagreement, but they represent his own account and allegations.
The wider dispute involves competing claims from people on different sides, rather than a single established account of what happened. Gen Muhoozi did not name the specific musicians, media personalities or content creators whom he was referring to. He also did not give detailed information about the exact issues that had caused the disagreements between Bebe Cool and the people he described as their comrades.
Gen Muhoozi's call for peace is a timely intervention, as the dispute continues to play out publicly. The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing their opinions on the matter. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the dispute will be resolved and what impact it will have on Uganda's entertainment industry.
Key points
- Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba defends Bebe Cool, urging people to resolve disagreements peacefully.
- The dispute involves claims by content creators that they were not paid for work during the 2026 general election period.
- Musician King Saha has also weighed into the controversy, accusing Bebe Cool of failing to settle a payment.
