I had only sold 4 tickets on the concert day – Chagga reveals why he called off his concert

• Chagga cancelled his concert after promoters failed to release agreed funds and sound equipment was withdrawn.
• Only four tickets had been sold, and replacement equipment delivered was of poor quality.
• He says forcing the show would have ruined his reputation, but hopes to stage it at a bigger venue soon.

Veteran singer Chagga has opened up about the real reasons behind the cancellation of his Friends of Chagga concert, which was scheduled to take place a few weeks ago. Speaking during an interview with Galaxy FM, the Yono singer explained that the decision stemmed mainly from promoters failing to meet their obligations.

Chagga revealed that the show was being organized by one Michael, a promoter he had worked with for years. Michael later brought another partner, a one Kasule, and the two agreed to finance the concert. However, according to Chagga, they did not release the funds as promised.

They had initially agreed to provide him Shs 5 million for rehearsals, but the contract later reflected only Shs 1 million, leaving him stranded.

The situation worsened on the morning of the concert when the sound equipment was taken away after he failed to raise Shs 2.5 million needed to clear the balance. Chagga said Michael distanced himself from the event, leaving Kasule in charge, yet Kasule often spoke to him in a disrespectful manner—something that drained his morale.

In a last-minute attempt to save the show, Chagga went to Club Guvnor hoping to sell tables and raise money to recover the sound equipment, but the plan failed. A friend later offered to help by securing different sound equipment, asking Chagga to send Shs 800,000 for its clearance. He sent the money, but what was delivered was substandard, forcing him to step back.

Sitting in his car that morning, Chagga realized the concert could not be salvaged and officially called it off. He admitted that going ahead with the event would have resulted in a poorly organized show and damaged his long-standing reputation.

“I realized forcing the concert to happen would only tarnish everything I’ve built in this industry.” — Chaga

To make matters worse, by the day of the concert, only four tickets had been sold—something he partly blamed on the promoters for not advertising the event adequately.

Chagga also revealed that Galaxy FM CEO Innocent Nahabwe encouraged him not to lose hope, assuring him that the concert will still happen one day, and even at a much bigger venue such as Serena Hotel.

Chagga remains one of Uganda’s respected music veterans, credited not only for his own hits but also for helping to manage top acts like Dr. Jose Chameleone and the duo Radio & Weasel.