Ugandan singer-songwriter and producer, Daddy Andre, has sparked a debate on the value of music concerts in Uganda, amid the growing frequency of such events. In an interview, Daddy Andre expressed his concerns, questioning whether many of these events should truly be considered concerts. The artiste, born Ojambo Andrew, believes that the trend of frequent concerts may be diminishing their significance and turning them into mere parties rather than true celebrations of an artist’s work.
Despite having a wealth of music spanning over two hours of content without repeating a song, Daddy Andre has yet to hold a concert of his own. His comments come at a time when it seems nearly every week sees another artiste hosting a concert, with some questioning the legitimacy of these events. For Daddy Andre, the hallmark of a concert should be its careful planning, a significant milestone in an artist’s career, and the release of fresh music or an album.
“Many of these events are just parties, not concerts,” he said, emphasizing that a concert should be a carefully planned event to showcase an artiste’s growth and catalog. He also praised artistes like A Pass, who waited over a decade to host a concert, and cited Jamal Wasswa and Maddox Ssematimba as examples of artistes whose patience in building their music catalogs justified their concerts.
In a country where concerts are rapidly becoming a weekly event, Daddy Andre’s comments challenge the growing trend and prompt fans to reconsider what makes a concert truly memorable.