“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.
The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.
“This will be viewed as anything ever, over America’s 250th birthday. What an amazing time it is to be able to show off American exceptionalism and invite the world to come celebrate our 250th birthday with us,” Giuliani said.
The program includes a Declaration of Principles that highlights national sovereignty and shared economic gains. It seeks to promote business partnerships and support conditions that attract investment across different regions, initially focusing on the Western Hemisphere.
Payne, an English singer who rose to fame as a member of the pop boy band One Direction, made his debut as a singer in 2008 when he auditioned for the British television series, The X Factor.