Musician Kapeke took a swipe at fellow artists Jowy Landa and Ava Peace, dismissing their concerns about the apparent shortage of hit songs in Uganda’s current music scene.
Appearing on Galaxy FM, Kapeke was asked about Jowy Landa’s recent remarks that artists are no longer producing songs that instantly resonate with audiences.
Kapeke hit back, arguing that some of the artists making such observations are “small musicians” who lack the music and influence to make such judgments.
“Those who are speaking are small musicians without music. Me, I have the music, and I am a big artist among the new school,” Kapeke said.
The singer also challenged the idea that an artist should be considered “big” simply because they are popular in Kampala.
According to him, genuine star power is measured by an artist’s ability to attract crowds and command a following across the country.
Kapeke pointed to his performances outside Kampala, particularly in the Karamoja region, where he claims his music has received a strong reception.
He further singled out Vyroota as the only new-school artist he considers a genuine match for him in terms of performance and regional popularity.
“If I go there, it is only the Kunsi singer whose songs are being played. If Ava Peace and Jowy Landa cannot find hits, that is their problem, not mine. Don’t put me in their bracket,” he stated.
Kapeke’s remarks, however, quickly drew a response from Jowy Landa.
Taking to social media, Jowy fired back at Kapeke, attacking him personally and urging him to concentrate on building his own career and producing results instead of commenting on fellow artists.
The exchange has since added fresh fuel to the ongoing debate among Ugandan musicians and fans over the state of the country’s music industry and whether the current generation is producing enough songs capable of becoming nationwide hits.
