Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly urged calm after musician Bebe Cool reached out to him about recent attacks from some people in the music and media industries.
In a post on X on Monday afternoon, Muhoozi said the Gagamel Records boss called him that morning to share concerns about criticism and attacks directed at him by “some comrades of ours in the music and media sectors.”
“My brother @BebeCoolUG called me this morning and told me they are some comrades of ours in the music and media sectors who have been attacking him recently. Please do not attack my young brother. Whatever issues they are we shall manage peacefully,” the general wrote.
The post quickly drew attention, racking up thousands of views within hours.
Key Highlights
- – Bebe Cool contacted Gen. Muhoozi directly on the morning of September 14 about ongoing attacks.
- – Muhoozi described the critics as “comrades” in the music and media sectors.
- – He explicitly asked the public and the industry to stop targeting the artist.
- – He promised that any underlying issues would be handled peacefully rather than through public confrontation.
- – The post reflects Muhoozi’s continued willingness to weigh in on matters affecting close associates in the entertainment space.
Takeaways
- – The intervention underscores the personal closeness between the army chief and Bebe Cool, a relationship that has repeatedly surfaced in public when the musician faces pressure.
- – By labeling the critics as “comrades,” Muhoozi suggested the dispute is internal to networks he considers familiar, rather than an external or purely political attack.
- – The call for peaceful management may reduce the temperature of whatever online or industry criticism has been directed at Bebe Cool in recent days.
- – For Uganda’s entertainment scene, the episode is another reminder of how quickly personal and professional tensions can draw high-level attention when public figures are involved.
