Buganda Katikkiro Urges Artists to Avoid Violence
Katikkiro Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, rallied artists to adopt the spirit of peace and discipline, but always steer away from violence and gang culture. The call comes days after artists Pius Mayanja, alias Pallaso, and Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, engaged in a scuffle during a show concert in Buloba, a suburb of Kampala.

Speaking on Tuesday, Mayiga urged artists to channel their creativity into making positive contributions to society, not in confrontations that may have disastrous repercussions.

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Reconciliation Over Confrontation
As he addressed the incident, Mayiga called for musicians to cultivate a culture of discipline and solving their grievances amicably. He was dismayed by the acts of violence orchestrated by the two artists and their followers, warning that such an act from them could result in something terrible.

“Musicians must practice discipline and desist from violence. Alien Skin and Pallaso are the latest to have fought and nearly injured each other. Why not come together, discuss their issues, and reconcile?” Mayiga asked.

The Katikkiro also warned of the dangers that may arise if such violence escalates.
“What drives them to the point of using hammers and machetes? What if somebody died because of these actions?” he asked, stressing that they need to iron out their differences without being aggressive.

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Fans and Concerts Affected

Mayiga explained that violence of this kind scares fans from attending concerts, setting fear among members of the public.
“Many people are now afraid of attending their musical shows. What if somebody is hacked with machetes or stoned at such shows? What is behind these conflicts, and why is reconciliation not occurring?”

He reminded the artists that their strength was in grooming talents and entertaining people, not in organizing gangs or causing chaos.
The power of musicians is not in gangs, but in their music and creativity,” said Mayiga.

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Cleaning up the Music Industry

The fight between Pallaso and Alien Skin, reportedly from a performance in Buloba, moving to an attack on the residence of Alien Skin, has thrown a light on the increasing insecurity in the music industry.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango said Alien Skin had opened a case against Pallaso on charges of theft of money, damage to five vehicles, and destruction of property. “Preliminary investigations indicate the fight started from a concert in Buloba, Wakiso District, and extended to the attack at Alien Skin’s home,” Onyango said.

The incident has since triggered an outcry from all corners, with people calling for action to be taken to contain gang violence within the music fraternity and bring offenders to book.

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Artists Urged to Focus on Talent, Not Tensions
Mayiga reflected on how artists can influence society positively, urging them to use their platforms to unite rather than divide.
“I first heard of Alien Skin last year when somebody told me that Pallaso had slapped him. Before that, I didn’t even know who Alien Skin was. Artists should desist from fights and focus on developing their talents,” he said.

The Katikkiro finally called upon the music fraternity to shun gang culture and work together to achieve a peaceful and supportive industry.
We need to make sure the concertgoers are safe, and that is an environment where music can thrive. Artists should inspire harmony, not fear,” he said.

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**Looking Ahead: Rebuilding Trust in Music
As demands increase to rid the industry of gang activities and violence, the cry for peace and discipline from leaders like Mayiga rings strong. It is envisioned that artists will focus on work and be role models in fostering harmony at a community level.

This was a moment of realization that showed how an artist has a certain responsibility to shape culture and society, which he or she represents. If focus is properly laid, Uganda’s music industry can rise above its challenges and create a legacy of peace and creativity.