Ugandan singer D-Star Hoozambe has questioned the standing of fellow artists Lil Pazo and Gloria Bugie in the country’s music industry, describing them as upcoming musicians who still have work to do to establish themselves.
Speaking during an appearance on Galaxy TV, D-Star suggested that the two artists had yet to fully break through, raising questions about their industry recognition and the support behind their careers.
The singer also took aim at Gloria Bugie’s appearance, making a claim about her alleged Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) transformation.
“It’s not easy to break through. I think there are groups that promote such people because even her nyash isn’t original,” D-Star said.
He further claimed that he knew what Gloria looked like before the reported transformation and said he had a video featuring her from that period. However, the supplied account does not independently establish whether she underwent the procedure.
His remarks bring together two recurring talking points in Uganda’s entertainment industry: what it takes for musicians to build successful careers and the role that publicity, image and industry connections can play in attracting attention.
D-Star did not stop at questioning the careers of Lil Pazo and Gloria Bugie. He also alleged that some artists pay to prevent his music from being played, although he did not name the people he accused or provide further details about the alleged arrangements.
The claim raises questions about the challenges he says he faces in getting his music heard, but the available information does not independently verify the allegation.
D-Star’s comments add another pointed exchange to conversations about competition and recognition in Uganda’s music scene. His assessment of Lil Pazo and Gloria Bugie’s careers, along with his remarks about Gloria’s appearance, reflects his own position rather than an independently established measure of either artist’s success.
Neither Lil Pazo nor Gloria Bugie’s response to the remarks was included in the supplied account.