Singer Catherine Kusasira has opened up about the financial and professional setbacks she experienced as a result of her involvement in politics, revealing that her political affiliations affected her music career and forced her to close her business.
Kusasira, who has been associated with political activities, explained that before becoming deeply involved in politics, she would earn between Shs16 million and Shs20 million every weekend through performances at different functions.
However, she says the situation changed when clients began making decisions based on political affiliations, with some allegedly avoiding working with her because of the political parties she supported.
“It’s all because the clients became politically motivated and were influenced by the parties we support,” she said.
Beyond music, Kusasira revealed that her business also suffered significant losses due to the political fallout. She said she had invested heavily in the venture, including putting in four vehicles, but eventually found herself with products expiring because of reduced business.
“I had injected a lot of money into the business, put in four vehicles, and then I found my products getting expired. It affected me so much, and I closed the business,” she added.
The singer further clarified that she does not consider herself a politician but rather an entertainer who should be free to work with people from different political backgrounds without having her career or business affected by political divisions.