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Musicians such as Fina Mugerwa Masanyalaze, the Secretary General of the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA), Queen Florence, and several others came out yesterday to condemn the leadership of the National Theatre.
At a vigil held at Lagu’s home in Bujjuuko, Wakiso, it was revealed that although the deceased had wished for her body to be brought to the National Theatre, this request was denied.
Bossa Sserunkuma, one of Lagu’s close friends told mourners that she had been specific about this request in her last days.
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The mourners were informed later on Monday night that the trip to the National Theater would not be possible and that the rest funeral activities would be held at the home.
The National Theater yesterday, however, defended itself saying that the decision was not malicious.
Francis Peter Ojede, the UNCC Executive Director said the request was denied because the National Theater was booked for the entire Tuesday.
Ojede said he received a lot of nasty phone calls and messages from a number of artists, but insisted that his hands were tied.
He said he even offered for the body to be brought to the theatre for a night vigil, but that the family members turned it down.
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Victoria University has offered a full scholarship to Freddie Kasavu, son of the late Lagu.
The University Vice Chancellor Lawrance Muganga reportedly invited Kasavu to report to the university on Monday, September 25 to have the paperwork cleared.
Kasavu had revealed in an interview earlier that he dropped out of university to take care of his ailing mother.
Lagu’s body will be laid to rest today, Wednesday at her ancestral home in Kalungu, Masaka at 2 pm.