Ugandan music icon Cindy Sanyu is racing against time to secure sponsors for her long-awaited solo concert scheduled for August 29, 2025, which she plans to hold as part of her birthday celebrations. Despite announcing the event months ago, the President of the Uganda Musicians Association has yet to finalize venue details or ticket pricing, with negotiations stalling over sponsorship terms. Cindy has spent over two months in talks with potential backers, including Victoria University, which verbally committed but has not signed paperwork due to disagreements over branding prominence and revenue splits. Initial plans to host the concert at Namboole Stadium or Pier One remain unresolved, with insiders citing budget constraints linked to unsecured sponsorships.
An industry insider revealed: “Companies are hesitant despite her star power. Victoria University’s delay has forced her team to explore alternatives, but time is running out.” Cindy’s last solo concert, the “Boom Party”, occurred in 2020 at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Since then, she has focused on collaborative events, including the 2023 Sheebah vs. Cindy battle at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and the 2024 Blu*3 Reunion at Sheraton Hotel with Lilian Mbabazi and Jackie Chandiru. The August event is critical to reestablishing her solo brand, yet sponsors remain cautious in Uganda’s post-pandemic live music economy, where high production costs often outweigh immediate returns.