Ugandan singer King Michael has urged Kid Fox to stop criticising fellow musicians and concentrate on producing good music, arguing that controversy alone will not sustain the veteran artist’s return to the local entertainment scene.
Kid Fox has attracted criticism from fellow artists following his return to Uganda after years away from the music industry. In several interviews, he has questioned the talent and achievements of musicians who continued building their careers during his absence.
King Michael believes Kid Fox may be using the confrontational approach to regain public attention, but he has questioned whether the strategy will translate into lasting success without a strong catalogue of music.
“People have different frustrations, and everyone wants to achieve their goals in a particular way. If Kid Fox, after all the years he spent working abroad after his music retirement, returned with such rowdy tactics, it’s up to him. But that’s not an easy path. I’m not certain he will achieve his goals that way,” King Michael said.
The singer also called on Kid Fox to show appreciation for musicians who remained active while he was away, as well as those who entered the industry during that period.
According to King Michael, these artists helped keep Uganda’s music scene moving, building careers and maintaining audiences while Kid Fox was absent.
“He should rather be grateful and respectful to the artists that have lasted the test of time and those others that sprung up after he left because they preserved the industry for him. That train is long gone,” he added.
King Michael’s message was direct: Kid Fox needs to demonstrate his musical ability through new work rather than relying on criticism of his peers.
The veteran singer also questioned Kid Fox’s presence on the live performance circuit, pointing to the established artists who continue to appear on event billboards.
“Let him concentrate on doing good music rather than attacking fellow artists. I don’t see him performing anywhere; it’s still us on those billboards,” King Michael said.
King Michael’s comments come amid growing tensions surrounding Kid Fox’s comeback, with dancehall artist Vyper Ranking also previously challenging him to a freestyle battle before later questioning whether the contest was worthwhile.
The disagreements have placed Kid Fox’s return under scrutiny, particularly as he continues to make comments about musicians who have remained active in Uganda’s entertainment industry.
For King Michael, the path forward is straightforward: if Kid Fox wants to re-establish himself, his music needs to do the talking.