Bobi Wine's latest single titled 'Jennifer' has made him a subject of discussion at both KCCA and the communications regulatory body, UCC.
The Omubanda Wa Kabaka also the Ghetto president recently released a song titled 'Jennifer' which was widely believed to be a verbal attack on Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi.
Bobi Clarifies
Bobi Wine was quick at clearing this by saying that he was only acting on behalf of the voiceless ghetto people. On the other hand, the Executive Director was approached on the matter though at the time, she had not listened to the song and promised to do so.
Executive Director Jennifer Musisi Responds
"I have not yet heard the song yet but I will surely try to find it. If he thinks he's trying to get at me, am sorry. He's a small fish with no bones and trust me, we shall see who has the last laugh,"
UCC Issues Airwaves Order
The communication's body last week issued a 'Warning Against Misuse of Airwaves'. In a statement, the body said: "..there was a noticeable increase in negative trends ranging from outright hostility and abuse to lack of balanced discussions on airwaves, especially during political discussions,"
It added: "Some artistes and musicians have resorted to attack personalities through their songs and other works. Much as they have a right to express themselves... public airwaves should not be used to attack individuals, which may amount to defamation."
Bobi Responds to UCC
"Now, I want to advise the Uganda Miscommunication Commission to remember that they are supposed to be serving the people, not a person. Listen to what the people are trying to communicate instead of intimidating the messenger. Listen to the voice of the people. Understand, don't misunderstand....communicate, don't miscommunicate!"
No Ban
Meanwhile, the Executive Director Godfrey Mutabazi has clarified that the 'Jennifer' song was not banned though they are yet to review it and will advise accordingly.
Yeah tel'em bobi. We always need u for such reasons. talking about those who ah unable to talk 'bout things dat affects them. Big by far!!!
Posted by sam on 10/09/2012 - 01:45 AM
Be careful Bobi, you have the right to talk and make your Music sell as much as you wish but you are not above the Law, Music should educate people but not promote hate among citizens right. Don't be misled by the few fans and little dimes you have. We Still Love you and Care for you.
Posted by John M on 10/09/2012 - 03:10 AM
bobi talk for that one who doesn,t have the mouse to talk don,t let yr mouth to quit bobi wine u are the hero of uganda.
Posted by bakka on 10/09/2012 - 04:03 AM
Bobi shud seriously be careful...He is not above the law neither shd he think that hes the only musician Uganda has heard.He risks having a ban on all his songs in the future if he continues to promote this hatred and defamation of the person(jennifer in this case)who has wrkd tirelessly to mek Kla wat it is tday.Bobi go bak to the ghettos wea u belong,leave Jennifr alone.
Posted by becky on 10/09/2012 - 04:34 AM
Kyoka nze!
So which kind of fish is Jennifer? May be the one that does not rot or die, and will live to see fly overs built in Kampala especially from Namirembe road connecting to Jinja road at the round about.Hehehe.Tugabire nku Jennifer nti twalitulabye abanene___.
Posted by Munna Kinaawa on 10/09/2012 - 05:07 AM
Come on becky dont try to be a massive threat to Bobi (i know your sharing from our sweat)tell your musisi she is not above Gods plan one person cannot let pple regret why they exist,still in words but one time come to be reality.Were this ends planning were we come from
Posted by ANN on 10/09/2012 - 09:14 AM
Uganda as a nation does not need people like Jennifer to move forward,wht the Ghetto Boss sung about is right and the people are facing problems in their mother Land Ghetto Boss has the right to express his freedom of speech and Educate the nation.so all Haters back off a bit.for better 2moro.
Posted by Rukia on 10/09/2012 - 02:07 PM
@becky...4 u who stayz in 'MUYENGA' s, he z not talking for you but on behalf ov da suffering people.
Posted by Shafi on 10/09/2012 - 02:10 PM
Bobi wine is right, these guys should serve the people and not individuals, should communicate and not excommunicate, twakoowa. Lets b honest and face reality, what are these leaders really doing for the country apart from sinking it. A good look at the city, what happens when it rains, look at the old taxi park, people shud learn to face reality with positiveness not cowardism.
Posted by Sheena on 10/09/2012 - 02:14 PM
Who is the small fish?
Posted by Jeo on 10/09/2012 - 02:16 PM
Big up my presido Bobi Wine, nobody should scare u, there are better ways of solving situations other than dictating for the poor. Look at Kenya, everybody is happy irrespective of the developments initiated. If she can't.... Let her copy from Nairobi.
Posted by Bon Rho! on 11/09/2012 - 11:04 AM
The only reason why they call him "gheto president" is because he cars for the poor people. i have not had the song very well, but i hear that it is a great hit allover the country. Big up BOBI, youre the best
Posted by lutaaya herbert on 12/09/2012 - 12:35 AM
Mr. president this is an advice that goes out to u ,strictly for u that the song is not bad and u are attacking any body serious bcoz to any intelligent man who listens to the song.The song is not bad but it is telling them the truth coz they even reached an extent of shooting man in luzira oh my God.we are not hindering development but it shld meet peoples needs and not hurting them like kcca is doing and devpmt takes place in a gradual process in harmless manner but those people are skipping some procedures.
Posted by abbah williams on 12/09/2012 - 06:58 AM
A Luganda saying goes "Eyatya okwogerwako, yasigala mu zzaaliro"; interpreted as "One who was affraid of being gossiped on, died at his/her birth". For this case "Jennifer" should tolerate/bare all what is said about, her because Bobi is not the first to do this: or else should resign.
Posted by Bwekembe Godfrey on 14/09/2012 - 03:04 AM
now pipo like simanyi beky are eating on our sweats unless nga ua stupid whats not rite about that song?
uganda belongs 2 all of us not few.
Posted by michael on 14/09/2012 - 04:11 AM
Guys where r we heading our country is being sold to the few,,ght.pres thanx remind them bt also call on other musicians big up to the bakoowu walukagga join the fight for kla and uganda artistes u r better than politicans and u knw dat fight for us..thanx bobi...
Posted by Karim on 16/09/2012 - 01:06 AM
Seriously guys, I haven't heard the song but how good is it. It's not that I don't like bobi but most of his songs are attacking... Andin these times when we lie to ourselves that it's a free world ! Are u expecting the music to beheard and do u think jen will listen . U should ask wat happened to walukaga when he came to mbarara. Yes ! Twakowa but ......! CHANGE Haaaaa! Am trying robe positive but are people their still fighting for the smallfish. We pray for u Bobi
Posted by Sharon on 16/09/2012 - 04:24 PM
we do support you according to what you sang coz you are the voice of the helpless and let the coward hide in their tailz criticising what they know is the truth
Posted by DJ PLEZMO on 18/09/2012 - 03:23 AM
I am not a Muyenga man, just agetto man like you, but i do real appreciate what madam Musisi has done, Madam we request you to push away boda-bodas from the city, and Madam, some people have started coming back with samll boxes selling small staffs on the city streets, we ask you to strongly punish those one because they trying to spear head coming back, let your law be strong, and do not fear what that small fish is singing, he is known for his abuses, some one from getto dies a getto man no change.
But for you, you are honorable lady and your services are greater thanks very much Obeleho Madam, tukwagalanyo-nyo
Posted by mmbagi Mathisa on 19/09/2012 - 03:27 AM
Naye banange tubemu Ensa, what if it was your mother, Auncle, cousin or some body u are related too, nolaba nga bamukulusanya nga A refugee, how would u feel? I ask a person like Mathias, Development is very ok, but it's not something that Musis will do 2day en it's done by 2moro. So let KCCA show the pipo where they should do their small businesses en then clear the streets. Kintu cyangu nyo!! Big up to the Ghetto Preso!!
Posted by George on 19/09/2012 - 07:11 AM
omunaku anadawa mubyalo tekyali bya kukola, mukibuga musisi afuuse musisi kakati tude waaaaaaa ffe abanaku tuyambeko bobi wine
we are pround of u thanks for not 4getin whr u come from
Posted by tom torres on 21/09/2012 - 04:56 AM
I believe Bobi is being the voice of the voiceless. In kenya we have the freedom to address issues through music but always remember their is a price to be paid by that act. Do what you can to make them listen. we are behind you brother.
Posted by Deepac Braxx (The Heavyweight Messiah) on 01/02/2013 - 06:42 AM
