Kapeke is pushing back against the idea that hit songs are becoming difficult to find in Uganda’s music industry.
The singer says producing successful music has never been a major challenge for him and argues that musicians who complain about a shortage of hits should instead examine their own relevance and consistency.
Speaking on Galaxy FM, Kapeke responded to fellow musicians who have said they are struggling to create songs that connect with audiences.
His explanation was blunt: “The reason is that people are tired of them.”
Kapeke also disagreed with Ava Peace, who recently linked the industry’s slower period to political activities, insisting that his own music continues to perform and that the problems affecting other artists do not apply to him.
Kapeke believes the debate over a shortage of hit songs is being driven by the wrong explanation.
While some musicians have complained about difficulties producing music that resonates with audiences, Kapeke argues that the issue is often connected to an artist’s relevance and ability to consistently release music.
“The reason is that people are tired of them,” he said.
His comments came shortly after Ava Peace offered her own explanation for what she described as a slow period in Uganda’s music industry.
Ava Peace said political activities and the general election had shifted public attention away from entertainment, making it harder for musicians to maintain momentum.
Kapeke disagrees.
He pointed to his own career as evidence that politics has not prevented him from making music that attracts attention.
“I am not on the list of those without hits. The kind of thirst they have, I don’t have it. The things that are disturbing them don’t affect me. We got no issues, ma,” he said.
The singer specifically mentioned his song 1 Week, which he said is approaching 300,000 views on YouTube.
For Kapeke, that performance demonstrates that successful music is still possible despite the challenges other musicians describe.
His argument goes beyond one song, however.
Kapeke also challenged the way the industry categorizes experienced musicians. He argued that spending many years in music should not automatically mean an artist is a veteran if they remain capable of producing successful songs.
He described musicians who have spent as many as 20 years in the industry while continuing to release hits as “babies,” suggesting that continued relevance keeps them actively connected to their audiences.
The singer believes consistency is one of the most important ingredients.
Rather than complaining that hit songs are scarce, he urged musicians to keep releasing music and giving audiences new material.
“The trick is you have to keep releasing music,” Kapeke said.
The debate comes as Ugandan musicians continue discussing the current state of the local music industry.
Ava Peace recently argued that political activities had contributed to a quieter period for entertainment, saying the general election shifted public attention away from music.
Kapeke has now offered a different perspective.
Instead of blaming politics, he believes some artists have become less relevant because audiences have grown tired of hearing them or because they have failed to consistently release music.
He also criticized what he sees as a tendency to give attention to artists who have not released enough music to justify their relevance.
“The trick is you have to keep releasing music unlike these other musicians who have just come five years ago and you are giving them interviews making them relevant yet they don’t even have songs that can even reach Kibuye,” he said.
His comments reflect a wider argument about how musicians maintain careers in an increasingly competitive industry.
For Kapeke, longevity alone is not enough. Artists have to continue producing music that connects with listeners.
Kapeke’s comments challenge a common explanation for periods when fewer songs appear to dominate the Ugandan music scene.
Rather than viewing the problem as an industry-wide shortage caused by external events, he puts the responsibility largely on individual artists.
His emphasis on consistency is particularly significant. A musician cannot expect to remain highly relevant indefinitely without continuing to release material, according to his argument.
Kapeke also questions why artists who are still earning money and acquiring property should describe the market as lacking hit songs.
“You’ll find them saying hit songs are scarce yet they aren’t even releasing music. For us, we are buying lands and cars and you say hit songs are scarce?” he said.
His position is clear: if artists want hits, they need to keep working for them.
Behind Kapeke’s criticism is a straightforward belief in persistence.
He says he is not experiencing the same frustrations being described by some of his colleagues and does not see politics or other outside factors as obstacles to his own music.
Instead, he points to continued releases and audience connection.
His comments may be blunt, but the central message is simple: an artist cannot remain visible by standing still.
For Kapeke, staying active is part of staying relevant—and relevance is what ultimately determines whether audiences continue listening.
Kapeke rejects the idea that hit songs have become scarce in Uganda, arguing that consistency and relevance matter more than excuses.
While Ava Peace points to politics, Kapeke believes the solution is simpler: keep releasing music and give audiences a reason to keep listening.