“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.
The lovers of old Ugandan music will part with UGX 100,000 for ordinary, UGX 300,000 for VIP, UGX 3M for an individual table of eight people, and UGX 4M for a corporate table of eight people to enjoy the Legends night.
Dr. Chameleone, acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence and genre-bending sound, and Semakula, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, have been Ugandan music staples for over two decades.
Yake Yake festival is the first of its kind in Uganda, with musicians performing alongside a live band, and he promised a surprise international guest artist to spice up the day.