Retired General Salim Saleh has taken a swipe at musician King Saha over lyrics in his song Akamwanyi, insisting that Uganda’s coffee is back and urging Ugandans to support the newly launched Uganda Coffee Group.
Saleh made the remarks during the launch of the Uganda Coffee Group, where he challenged the narrative surrounding the country’s coffee industry and called on Ugandans to take an active role in promoting the sector.
“King Saha lied in the Akamwanyi song when he said their coffee was stolen. I want to assure him today that the coffee is back,” Saleh said.
His comments bring a political and economic twist to the debate surrounding King Saha’s Akamwanyi song, which has drawn attention for its message about coffee and the concerns surrounding Uganda’s coffee industry.
Saleh also used the occasion to rally Ugandans behind the Uganda Coffee Group, emphasising the importance of supporting the country’s coffee sector.
Coffee remains one of Uganda’s key agricultural exports, providing livelihoods for millions of households and contributing to the country’s export earnings.
Saleh’s remarks are likely to reignite discussion among music fans and the wider public over the song’s message and the state of Uganda’s coffee industry.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Gen. (Rtd) Salim Saleh accuses King Saha of making a false claim in Akamwanyi.
– Saleh says Uganda’s coffee is back.
– He urges Ugandans to join and support the Uganda Coffee Group.
– The remarks have brought renewed attention to the relationship between music, public debate and Uganda’s coffee sector.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– A direct response: Saleh has publicly challenged King Saha’s lyrics about stolen coffee.
– A call for support: Ugandans are being encouraged to rally behind the Uganda Coffee Group.
– Coffee in the spotlight: The exchange has drawn fresh attention to one of Uganda’s most important agricultural industries.
Editor’s note: Saleh’s statement reflects his position on the issue; the remarks alone do not independently establish whether the concerns raised in the song are true or false.
