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Ugandan singer Zanie Namugenyi, popularly known as Zanie Brown, has opened up about the spiritual challenges she faced in her music career.
She revealed that during her journey, she was spiritually attacked, prompting her to seek divine intervention.
Raised in a spiritual home, she turned to God for guidance and protection. In the Ugandan music industry, according to Zanie, artists are often aligned with either divine or dark spiritual forces.
“No one is just singing with no spiritual backup. You are either with God or Satan. You are either prayerful or into witchcraft,” she said.
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“I know this because I have been in this industry for more than 10 years. I know that you have to be committed to either side. People who are entering the industry need to come in well aware of this
“You are either with God or Satan. You are either prayerful or into witchcraft."
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She further noted that while some artists are deeply spiritual, they may not publicly display their faith.
Zanie now feels grounded in her faith and unafraid of the challenges she once faced.
Industry-Wide Acknowledgements
Zanie's sentiments echo those of other Ugandan artists who have spoken about the prevalence of witchcraft in the music industry.
Rapper A Pass, for instance, has expressed reluctance to allow fellow artists into his home, citing concerns about their involvement in witchcraft. He remarked, “I no longer let artistes come to my place because most of them practice witchcraft.”
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Similarly, singer Ziggy Dee transitioned to gospel music, attributing his decision to the dominance of witchcraft in the secular music scene. He stated, “Besides witchcraft is now driving the industry and I can see myself not meeting my dream unless I put God at forefront.”
Other artists, including Stecia Mayanja, Carole Nantongo, Clever J and even promoters like Abitex have all spoken out in the past about the pervading witchcraft in the music industry.
Zanie Brown’s Musical Journey
Zanie Brown has been a prominent figure in Uganda's music scene for over a decade.
She gained popularity with hits like “Muyaye,” “Si Yiyo,” and “Ndi Wamu.” Her music often addresses social issues, personal experiences, and empowerment themes.