East Africa’s ‘dynamic duo’ of Radio and Weasel has protested over the discrepancies in payments made to them, as compared to the amount paid to Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz to perform at the KCCA carnival in October.
According to available information, Radio and Weasel have pulled out of the carnival claiming they were belittled after being
offered Shs10million to perform at the Carnival, compared to the Shs90million that was paid to Diamond Platnumz.
Ironically, the sum paid to Ugandan musicians altogether, including Bebe Cool, Bobi Wine and Geo Steady, among others, isn’t anywhere near the amount that was paid to Diamond Platnumz.
So Radio and Weasel rejected the offer in protest, accusing KCCA of disrespecting the home grown talent while glorifying foreign talent.
The three-day KCCA Carnival will start on Friday October 6 to Sunday October 8.
