Ugandan dancehall singer Fik Gaza says he is stepping away from unnecessary chaos and public feuds, choosing instead to focus on activities that contribute to his income.
The singer, whose real name is Shafik Jjingo, told Sanyuka TV that he has changed his approach after realizing that constant drama does not necessarily translate into financial gain.
“I realized that chaos and [drama] doesn’t pay. At this point in my life, I’m focused on doing things that bring me money. In case the fights are also rewarding, I will go for them,” he said.
Fik Gaza’s comments come after a period in which he was involved in a highly publicized dispute with fellow musician Pallaso.
The disagreement reportedly started after Fik Gaza accused Pallaso of disrespecting him during one of their performances. The situation later spilled onto social media, creating a public rivalry between the two artists.
But the tension eventually took a different turn.
Fik Gaza publicly apologized to Pallaso, and the two moved past the disagreement. He later explained that he no longer considered Pallaso a problem and encouraged people to make peace with friends after disagreements rather than allowing conflicts to continue indefinitely.
“It is not true. I do not have a problem with him, unless he is the one with the issue. He forgave me and I forgave him too. Life is short and no one will go with anything to their grave,” he said.
Fik Gaza also used the experience to encourage people who have fallen out with friends to consider making amends.
“For anyone out there not talking to their friend because of the disagreement they had should know that it is not right. Make sure you make amends before you die because you will leave all this behind,” he said.
Still, his new approach does not mean Fik Gaza intends to ignore every confrontation. He indicated that he would respond if someone directly attacked or disrespected him, although the supplied interview material ends before his full explanation of how he would handle such situations.
For now, the singer’s message is straightforward: less unnecessary drama, more focus on the things that pay.