After People chanting People Power pelted Bebe Cool with several objects, the singer has announced that for the safety of his family and his own safety, he won’t be performing at public functions.
This follows last Friday night’s on-stage attack by revelers during the Swangz All Stars concert featuring Tarrus Riley from Jamaica. The revelers pelted him with bottles and stones shortly after he had stepped on stage.
Bebe Cool who is a strong supporter of President Museveni and a known rival to fellow singer Bobi Wine made the announcement on his Facebook page on Sunday night.
His last successful concert was held last month at Kololo with some of the proceeds dedicated to help children with heart conditions.
The Golden Heart Concert as it is known attracted several big shots including President Museveni.
Bebe Cool and the President during the Golden Heart Concert
Read full statement below:
My name is Moses Bebe Cool Ssali, a Ugandan by birth, a muganda, a muslim, a father, a husband, a brother, a son and a friend to many. I have been in the music business for more than 20 years now and i am proud to say that i have made a great contribution to the development of the Ugandan, East African & African entertainment industry. It gives me great pride to witness several young musicians, comedians, instrumentalists and promoters make a fine living in this entertainment industry. In this same industry, i have built a life for myself, my family, friends and many dependants. The current fruits from this industry would not have existed if Uganda did not have peace, freedom, tranquillity and tolerance for each others’ religious, political and cultural beliefs.
For the last few weeks, i had chosen silence as a means to exercise my tolerance for the political events that are currently transpiring in the country. Unfortunately, while at a performance last Friday, i was pelted with bottles and stones by a group of people purportedly because i do not subscribe to their political beliefs.
For the safety of myself, family, friends and fans, i regrettably would like to announce that i will not be making any public performances until further notice. My prayer is that the current situation in our beloved country doesn’t deteriorate into an unfortunate state. For God and my Country.