Gravity Omutujju has expressed disappointment with Bobi Wine, for not intervening when his supporters allegedly insulted Omutujju’s late mother.
The rapper’s mother recently passed away due to complications from high blood pressure and diabetes, sparking an outpouring of sympathy from the Ugandan music community, including a condolence message from Bobi Wine.
In an interview with UnCut, Omutujju extended gratitude to fellow musicians who supported him during his time of loss.
However, he questioned the sincerity of Bobi Wine’s condolence message, suggesting that as a leader, Bobi Wine could have done more to prevent his fans from directing hurtful comments toward Omutujju’s mother before her passing.
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“It’s important to offer condolences when someone suffers a loss, but it’s also crucial to be sensitive when someone is going through a hard time, particularly concerning their parents,” Omutujju said.
He emphasized that while criticisms directed at him are part of being in the public eye, involving a family member, especially a mother, crossed a line.
The tension between Omutujju and Bobi Wine’s supporters dates back to February when Omutujju publicly challenged Bobi Wine to construct a hospital at his One Love Beach in Busabala. The suggestion did not sit well with many of Bobi Wine’s supporters, leading some to attack Omutujju’s family, particularly his mother.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Omutujju urged Bobi Wine to use his influence to prevent such incidents in the future, noting, “It’s fine for fans to critique my music, but if someone’s parent is suffering, it’s your duty to encourage your followers to lessen their attacks.”
He believes that Bobi Wine, as a public figure with considerable influence, could have guided his supporters to avoid personal insults, especially those targeting family members.
The rapper expressed regret that Bobi Wine had not publicly discouraged such behavior, adding, “Don’t wait until someone has passed away to express your condolences. You could have addressed the issues that caused her distress and made it clear that she was not involved, directing the criticism toward me instead of my mother.”