By BigEyeUg Team
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a directive banning the broadcasting of specific songs by singers Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo, citing concerns over vulgar, obscene, and culturally offensive content.
In a statement released on Friday, the UCC directed all broadcasters and online platforms in Uganda to:
- Suspend Broadcasting: Immediately stop airing songs titled Enkudi, Dooze, Okwepicha, Enyama, and Omunio by the two artists.
- Restrict Discussions: Avoid discussing the banned songs on broadcast platforms until investigations are concluded.
- Ensure Compliance: Cease airing any programs or content with vulgar language or culturally offensive statements.
The commission emphasized that promoting such material violates Ugandan laws and warned broadcasters of legal consequences if they fail to comply.
This directive, according to UCC, is aimed at safeguarding public morality and cultural values.
The ban follows a similar move by the Uganda National Culture Centre (UNCC) and the Uganda National Culture Forum (UNCF), which had earlier prohibited music by the two artists along with songs from female singers Shakira Shakiraa and Gloria Bugie.
The Buganda Kingdom also supported the action, instructing its media platforms not to airplay the affected songs.
This intervention underscores growing concerns about maintaining Uganda’s cultural integrity amidst modern entertainment trends.
The UCC continues to urge broadcasters to prioritize content that reflects and upholds societal values.
We will keep you posted