- Grenade Official has addressed debates surrounding the Uganda Musicians Federation, led by Eddy Kenzo, confirming that many artists—including himself—benefited from the government’s stimulus funds channeled through the SACCO system.
- He clarified that the money was not given as a loan but as structured support to empower musicians financially.
Singer Grenade Official has spoken out about the Uganda National Musicians Federation, led by Eddy Kenzo, addressing ongoing debates surrounding financial support given to artists.
In an interview with Radio4, Grenade said that while some artists claim they never benefited from the government’s stimulus funds channeled through the Federation, the reality is that many did receive support.
He explained that the initiative was not about personal enrichment for the Federation leaders but rather a structured way of helping creatives access financial relief.
According to Grenade, he personally received the funds and stressed that it was not presented to him as a loan. “I am in the Federation and I received the money. They didn’t tell me it was a loan, and to tell the truth, everyone in the Federation benefited, though many don’t want to speak about it,” he stated.
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It should be noted that the Federation operates a SACCO system through which funds are distributed to musicians, with the aim of promoting financial growth and sustainability among creatives.
Some artists, including Ziza Bafana and Nina Roz, have previously been mentioned in discussions around the program, though they denied receiving money.
Beyond financial support, the Federation’s founding objective has always been broader—advocating for the amendment of Uganda’s Copyright Law to protect artists’ intellectual property.
The financial stimulus provided was therefore seen as a tool to strengthen musicians’ economic stability while the bigger mission remains championing policy reforms for the creative industry.
