- Chris Evans declined a campaign gig from Hon. Ssegona, claiming he feared Walukagga’s retaliation.
- He admitted lying that he was in South Africa to avoid taking the job.
- Walukagga’s history of overpowering musical rivals influenced Evans’ decision.
Musician Chris Evans Kaweesi has revealed that he recently turned down a performance gig from Busiro East Member of Parliament, Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegona, who is seeking re-election. According to Evans, he declined the offer out of respect—and fear—for another aspirant in the same race, Kadongo Kamu maestro Mathias Walukagga.
It should be noted that the National Unity Platform (NUP) denied Ssegona the party flag and instead handed it to Mathias Walukagga, a development that has already turned the contest into a tense battleground.
Speaking in a TikTok interview, Chris Evans narrated how Ssegona’s team contacted him to perform at the MP’s event and even record a campaign song. However, Evans claimed he told Ssegona that he was “out of the country in South Africa”, yet in reality he was still in Uganda.
“I lied that I was in South Africa because I feared what Walukagga would do if I accepted that job,” Evans admitted.
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According to the Rihanna singer, Walukagga is not someone any artist wants to provoke, especially when the feud involves music. He explained that Walukagga is known for his ability to dismantle opponents through sharp-tongued, well-crafted lyrics.
Evans referred to a notorious battle nearly two decades ago when businessman Samona funded a group of musicians—including Phoebe Nassolo, Fred Nkambwe, and others—to musically attack Walukagga. Despite being outnumbered, Walukagga released just one song, and it overpowered the entire group, effectively ending the battle.
It was even rumored that fellow artist Vincent Ssegawa declined Samona’s offer to attack Walukagga, fearing the lyrical retaliation the Tulepuke hitmaker would unleash.
Evans emphasized that Walukagga possesses a rare ability to identify a person’s weaknesses—sometimes even those the person is unaware of—and turn them into powerful musical jabs that “hit directly at the nerve.”
Because of this, Evans said he will first speak to Walukagga to seek his blessing before recording any song for Sseggona. If Walukagga disapproves, Evans stated he will abandon the project entirely.
For years, Mathias Walukagga has used music as a tool to address his personal rivalries, criticize leaders he finds wanting, and deliver political commentary. Chris Evans’ caution, therefore, highlights the respect and fear many artists have for Walukagga’s unmatched lyrical intelligence.
