UNCC summons Gravity, Lil Pazo over vulgar lyrics

The Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) has summoned musicians Gereson Wabuyi, popularly known as Gravity Omutujju, and Mukasa Yasin, alias Lil Pazo Lunabe, to address allegations of promoting vulgarity in their music.

 

UNCC’s Executive Director, Phina Mugerwa, also known as Masanyalaze, invited the two artists for a meeting at the National Theatre on December 9, 2024, to discuss concerns about their lyrical content.

 

“In the capacity of our mandate, which is to preserve, promote, and popularize art and culture locally and internationally, I am delighted to invite you for a meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10:00 am,” the letter In a letter dated December 3, 2024 reads.

 

The UNCC cited songs such as Gravity’s “Okwepicha,” “Enyama,” “Doozi,” and the recent controversial release, “Omunio,” alongside Lil Pazo Lunabe’s tracks “Enkudi” and “Ensuju.” 

 

The body emphasised that such content undermines Uganda’s cultural values and the integrity of the creative sector.

 

“All this content does not align with Ugandan norms, culture, and the creative sector as a whole,” Mugerwa stated in the letter. 

 

She underscored the need for the artists to align their work with cultural standards to ensure the sustainability of Uganda’s creative sector.

 

Gravity Omutujju has previously faced public backlash for controversial songs, including “Doctor” and “Okwepicha,” which many criticized for their obscene themes.

 

 His latest release, Omunio, has intensified the outcry, with some social media users urging government authorities to ban the song for its explicit lyrics.

 

In contrast, Lil Pazo Lunabe has avoided similar levels of public scrutiny, though the UNCC insists that both artists’ content requires urgent reform.

 

The meeting is expected to address these concerns and foster a dialogue on upholding cultural and creative industry standards.

 

Efforts to get a response from the artists were unsuccessful by press time.