King Saha throws shade at Eddy Kenzo’s Grammy nomination

• King Saha says Kenzo’s Grammy nomination doesn’t reflect the singer’s true situation on the ground.

• He believes political bias fuels much of the criticism and lack of support Kenzo faces.

• Saha insists he values talent over dance-oriented music and doesn’t rate Kenzo musically.

Singer King Saha has come out to mock fellow singer Eddy Kenzo’s Grammy Award nomination. During a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by Shalom Kawesi, King Saha was asked about Kenzo’s nomination. The Bambi singer said that it amazes and surprises him that the same people who are being nominated by the Grammys and being forced onto Ugandans to be celebrated as the best singers are still suffering in Uganda and are in the coils of President Museveni, begging for survival.

Saha said that it would be better if the Grammy Awards selection committee came onto the ground and found out how these people they celebrate actually live.

He likened it to the NUP process of vetting candidates, where the vetting committee usually goes on the ground to find out what is happening with the people.
“Awards should reflect reality, not just popularity,” Saha said during the interview.

Saha was asked if, regardless of all this, he wishes his fellow singer all the best in the nominations. The former Leone Island singer said that he is a very talented singer and does not have time to debate or listen to music of the likes of Kenzo, which is meant to be danced to. He prefers to analyze music based on talent and not just vibes of dancing.

Well, Saha is not the first artist or Ugandan to criticize the Big Talent CEO’s Hope and Love nomination. The Stamina singer has faced immense lack of support from fellow Ugandans, especially those on social media. This is largely fueled by political bias.

Saha, as well as the majority of social media users, support the National Unity Platform under Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu while Eddie Kenzo supports NRM and has been actively involved in President Museveni’s campaigns. This has largely denied him the support of the youthful masses who dominate social media in Uganda.

While talking about his nomination, Kenzo said that this is not something to be maligned. He said that not everyone gets a nod for standing among the best.