I like Winnie Nwagi because she is tough, says ex-minister Kyambadde

"Winnie makes me happy," said Kyambadde, who is also a former Member of Parliament (MP), when she was asked which musician she likes during an interview.

"First of all, she sings well; secondly, she is resilient. No matter how much she is abused, she doesn't mind. I like strong people."

Nwagi has previously said she has had to wear a thick skin because some of the things that people attack her for, she has seen them benefit particular groups.

For instance, she recently said that most women who are her size have been inspired to wear short clothes because of seeing her look good in them.

"... personally, as Winnie Nwagi, I inspire the big women... before there are clothes big girls couldn't wear, but because of me, they meet me and tell me, because of you I can do this, that means I inspire people, so no one can stop me. Fans should love us the way we are. We thank them, but there is when they exceed their limits. Let's respect artistes," she said recently.

"These days I'm tired... it depends on what you tell me, that's how I will respond. I don't fear anyone. Don't threaten us."

The other person who has shown adoration for Nwagi is Sheebah Karungi.

"I like people who are straightforward and frank. And I know Ugandans like people like that. So, when you see people, sometimes they are not fake, but being true to yourself is not for everyone. Women who are tough that they don't wait for approval," she said recently.

"I know what bothers you most about Winnie [Nwagi], she doesn't like being boxed in. And that's what disturbs you about me. You want to control our lives, but we have refused. Winnie and I have refused, why? We've come from where we've come, we've done what we've done, [so you have to let us] live our lives because we are old people."

Karungi was among the performers at Nwagi’s concert in September.