By BigEyeUg Team
Rahmah Pinky has shared her honest thoughts on why Uganda’s music industry hasn’t fully broken onto the international scene, despite its strong local dominance.
While appearing on NBS Television, Pinky expressed confidence in Uganda’s potential, emphasizing that the gap isn’t about talent but mindset and approach.
She pointed out that although Uganda is doing well in East Africa, artists need to push beyond their comfort zones and believe in their global appeal.
“In East Africa, Uganda is doing well. Ugandans just need to believe in us, and also we need to get out of our comfort zone,” she shared.
Reflecting on her recent visit to Nairobi, she admitted she wasn’t particularly impressed by its music industry. However, she acknowledged Rwanda as a rising competitor, noting that their biggest advantage lies in ambition rather than output.
“The only thing they’re better at is the intention to be bigger than what they already are. If we can also be intentional and move out of our comfort zones then they have nothing on us,” she added.
Addressing her own journey, Pinky explained why she hasn’t yet made a significant international breakthrough. She revealed that much of her earlier music was tailored specifically for the Ugandan audience.
“I feel like most of my old songs were made for only the local market,” she said.
Now, she’s making deliberate changes—particularly incorporating more English into her music—to widen her reach beyond Uganda.
Pinky also disclosed that she has begun working closely with Shena Skies, a songwriter she deeply trusts. Together, they are actively developing new material with a clear focus on taking her music to an international audience.