Ugandan singer Kapa Cat has criticized what she describes as a growing lack of competition in the country’s music industry, arguing that artists have become too reluctant to challenge one another and keep fans entertained.
Speaking during an interview with Galaxy TV, the singer said Uganda’s music scene has lost some of the energy that once made it exciting, leaving audiences with fewer memorable moments beyond new song releases.
Kapa Cat said she agrees with fellow artist Jowy Landa, who recently suggested that the local music industry is no longer as vibrant as it was in previous years.
According to Kapa Cat, healthy competition among musicians can help generate excitement, inspire creativity and give fans more reasons to follow the industry.
She revealed that she has approached several female artists with proposals for friendly lyrical battles, saying the idea was to entertain audiences rather than create personal rivalries. However, she claimed many of them turned down the challenge because they were unwilling to compete.
“I’ve approached a number of female musicians about having music battles, but they keep saying they’re scared. That’s why the industry has become boring,” she said.
Her comments come as conversations continue within Uganda’s entertainment industry about how artists can keep audiences engaged in an increasingly competitive digital era.
While lyrical battles have long been part of hip-hop culture and have occasionally been embraced by musicians in other genres, they remain uncommon in Uganda’s mainstream music scene. Supporters argue that such contests can showcase talent and spark public interest, while critics caution that they can easily escalate into personal feuds if not handled professionally.
Kapa Cat believes more artists should embrace friendly competition, saying it could help revive the excitement that many fans feel has been missing from Uganda’s music industry in recent years.
