Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, has clarified that there was no extra money promised to the winner of the music battle between Cindy Sanyu and Sheebah Karungi.
The battle, which took place on September 15, 2023 at Kololo Independence Grounds, was one of the biggest events in the Ugandan music industry.
Dr. Muganga said that they had made agreements with both artists, but there was no mention of paying any additional sum of money to the winner. He said that they stuck to their agreements before and after the battle.
He also said that they were not in charge of announcing the winner of the battle, as the judges were the fans who attended the event. He said that the fans were free to decide who won based on their preferences and opinions.
The public has been divided on who won the battle, as both artists delivered energetic performances and threw jabs at each other.
Some fans praised Sheebah for her stage presence, dance moves, and hit songs. Others praised Cindy for her vocal prowess, live band skills, and lyrical content.
Before the battle, there were rumors that the winner would receive an extra 100 million shillings from Victoria University, which sponsored the event. However, no official announcement has been made by the university or the artists regarding this matter.