Spice Diana has weighed in on the conversation around female artists supporting one another, offering a different perspective on why some musicians may miss their colleagues’ concerts, press conferences and other major events.
The Ugandan singer said she personally tries to show up for fellow female artists whenever she can, but acknowledged that there are circumstances that can make attendance difficult.
Speaking on NBS After 5, Spice Diana pointed to artists’ busy schedules as one possible reason some musicians do not appear at events where their colleagues expect their support.
“Maybe sometimes they’d think you’re a regular who doesn’t miss out on being everywhere, so sometimes you can decide to stay home and not go,” she said.
She also noted that musicians can have performances and other engagements that were booked before an event they might otherwise want to attend.
That means an absence does not necessarily provide the full picture of an artist’s willingness to support a colleague.
Spice Diana also highlighted another factor: invitation.
According to the singer, artists cannot automatically assume they are welcome at every industry event simply because they know the person hosting it.
“Also, you can only go where you are wanted. There are places you can’t go and they should first invite you. I can’t show up uninvited,” she said.
Spice Diana further revealed that she has experienced the awkward side of trying to support another artist firsthand.
“It has happened to me before where they showed me attitude, yet I only came to support them,” she added.
Her comments come amid broader discussion about whether female musicians in Uganda do enough to support one another, particularly when colleagues hold major concerts, press events and other career milestones.
Rather than treating every absence as a lack of solidarity, Spice Diana’s explanation points to several practical considerations — including existing commitments, whether an artist was invited and previous experiences at industry events.
For Spice Diana, supporting fellow artists remains important, but she also believes that support has to work both ways — and sometimes, showing up simply is not as straightforward as it appears.