Eddy Kenzo has spoken out about his decision to distance himself from Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP), saying there is no personal or financial gain in supporting the opposition leader.

During a recent interview on YouTube, Kenzo explained that his lack of support for Bobi Wine, a fellow musician turned politician, stems from practicality and personal responsibility rather than ideology. He stated that joining Bobi Wine’s political movement would not help him sustain his family or career.

“If I were to support him, in which position would I be? Where would I be eating?” Kenzo asked. “Personally, I have children, a wife, and a family to take care of. If I’m to join him, which office would I be in? Why doesn’t he leave his seat for me and support me? That is when you know it is for him and doesn’t benefit me.”

Kenzo contrasted Bobi Wine’s approach with that of President Yoweri Museveni, whom he credited for supporting Uganda’s creative industry. According to Kenzo, the President has shown a willingness to engage with artists and provide them with opportunities to grow, something he claims Bobi Wine has never done.

“Fortunately, President Museveni understands the concept. He calls you and asks you to collect your peers to see how he can help you,” Kenzo said. “But I have never gotten a message like that from Bobi Wine. I want to empower people around me so that I stay in a good community.”

The Sitya Loss hitmaker went on to accuse Bobi Wine of sidelining creatives who initially supported his political ambitions. He alleged that several artists who sought to represent NUP in elections were denied party cards, despite their early support.

“We had supported him, but we realized we weren’t getting anything from it, so we let it go,” Kenzo explained. “It is not about artists, but it’s for him. Artists joined his party, but he didn’t give them the card — Jose Chameleone, Patricko Mujjuko, Flavia Namulindwa, and Reign. It is not about creatives but about him.”

Kenzo’s remarks have sparked debate among fans and observers, with some praising him for his honesty and independence, while others accuse him of aligning with the ruling government for personal gain.

As president of the UNMF, Kenzo has often emphasized the need for unity and empowerment within the entertainment industry, a message he says guides his decision to collaborate with those who “understand and support the creative sector.”