Singer Kid Fox has barely settled back into Uganda after spending 14 years in Japan, but his comeback is already attracting attention for more than just his music.
Since returning home, Kid Fox has made several blunt observations about Uganda’s entertainment industry, with fellow musicians including Ziza Bafana, Mikie Wine and Bobi Wine featuring in his remarks.
The singer has questioned the creativity and talent within parts of the current music scene, while suggesting that he has not seen much that feels particularly new compared with what existed before he left Uganda for Japan.
But Kid Fox’s return has also brought his past back into the spotlight.
During discussions about his earlier years in the entertainment industry, he was reminded of his connection with former celebrated media personality Straka Mwezi, popularly known as Straka Baibe.
Kid Fox described Straka as a good fan and friend and openly acknowledged that he enjoyed receiving attention from women.
“Straka Baibe was my good fan, friend, and she liked me. In fact, I feel good and love it when ladies hit on me. I’m yet to have children because I first wanted to make money.”
The singer said his decision to delay having children was connected to his desire to first establish himself financially.
And despite making his return to Uganda, Kid Fox is keeping his options open.
He revealed that he could return to Japan if he fails to achieve his financial goals locally.
“If I fail to make good money here, I will go back, work, and hunt for the money afresh.”
That financial focus appears to be shaping how Kid Fox views his latest chapter in Uganda. Rather than presenting his return as an unquestionable permanent move, he has left the door open to going back to Japan if things do not work out as hoped.
His comments about fellow musicians have also added another layer to his comeback.
Asked about King Saha, Kid Fox appeared uninterested in spending his time pursuing or monitoring other artists, describing Saha simply as a fellow musician and brother.
“Instead of going to read the Bible, how do I spend my time looking for King Saha? I know him as a musician and my brother, that’s all and enough.”
After 14 years away, Kid Fox has returned to a Ugandan music scene that has changed considerably — and he is wasting little time making his views known.
For now, though, his biggest priority appears to be straightforward: make the money he came back for, or consider another trip to Japan.