The war against vulgar music in Uganda has just exploded again and Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga is clearly not retreating.
In fresh comments now causing heated debate across entertainment circles, the Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister once again defended the controversial decision to block songs by Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo from kingdom media platforms, reigniting one of Uganda’s biggest music controversies.
The remarks immediately sent social media into another frenzy, especially among fans of the two street-hit makers whose songs continue dominating clubs, TikTok videos, and roadside playlists despite repeated criticism from cultural leaders.
Mayiga has maintained that some musicians are abandoning talent and creativity for vulgarity and shock value. According to discussions circulating online after his latest remarks, the Katikkiro believes media houses have a responsibility to protect young audiences from content he considers morally damaging.
The issue first exploded after Buganda Kingdom-owned media stations moved to stop playing several songs linked to Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo, arguing that the lyrics crossed cultural and moral boundaries. That move divided Uganda’s entertainment industry almost instantly.
Now the topic is back with full force.
Fans of Gravity and Lil Pazo are accusing leaders of fighting urban music while ignoring the realities of modern entertainment culture. Some argued online that the controversial songs are simply reflecting the language and lifestyle already dominating Kampala streets and nightlife.
Others, however, backed Mayiga’s position, saying Ugandan music is becoming increasingly explicit and dangerous for younger listeners.
The debate has become bigger than just two artists.
Inside Kampala entertainment circles, musicians are now privately questioning where the line between creativity and censorship should be drawn. Some upcoming artists reportedly fear that pressure from authorities and cultural institutions could eventually affect bookings, radio play, and sponsorship opportunities.
Gravity Omutujju, known for his fearless street-style branding and provocative lyrics, has built a massive fan base precisely because of the raw style critics now want controlled. Lil Pazo has also remained one of the country’s most talked-about entertainers due to his unapologetic party anthems and viral performances.
Ironically, attempts to suppress the songs may have only made them even more popular online.
TikTok creators, DJs, and partygoers continue using snippets from the controversial tracks in viral clips and nightlife videos, keeping the music alive far beyond traditional radio stations.
The latest comments from Mayiga now suggest the kingdom is standing firm despite public criticism.
And in Kampala’s entertainment industry, that means the culture war is far from over.
What started as a simple radio ban has now turned into a national argument about morality, fame, youth influence, and the future direction of Ugandan music itself.
For now, Gravity and Lil Pazo remain at the center of the storm and neither side appears ready to surrender.