Prima Kardashi has joined the growing debate surrounding King Saha and Joshua Baraka, siding with the latter while describing Saha as a “local champion” with a different level of ambition.
The Ugandan socialite shared her opinion on the controversy, arguing that the two musicians should not be judged by the same career expectations because they appear to be pursuing different goals.
Prima backed Baraka’s determination to build an international music career, suggesting that there was nothing wrong with the younger singer wanting to compete beyond Uganda’s music market.
“The truth is that Saha is a local champion. Joshua Baraka isn’t a local champion, so there’s nothing wrong with what was said. It’s like finding Nandujja fighting with Tems, that’s how I saw it,” she said.
Her remarks add another voice to a discussion that has attracted attention across Uganda’s entertainment industry, particularly over whether local musicians should prioritise the domestic market or pursue international recognition.
How the King Saha and Joshua Baraka Debate Started
The disagreement emerged after King Saha reportedly advised Joshua Baraka to concentrate on Uganda’s music market instead of placing too much emphasis on international ambitions.
Saha questioned whether Baraka’s dream of breaking onto the global stage would become a reality, prompting a response from the younger singer.
Baraka stood by his ambitions, making it clear that he does not want to limit his career to a small market. He used the analogy of being a shark rather than a small fish in a pond to communicate his desire to compete at a much bigger level.
Prima’s intervention supports Baraka’s position, framing the disagreement as a difference in ambition rather than a conflict that should necessarily exist between the two artists.
Her comparison involving traditional Ugandan performer Nandujja and Nigerian superstar Tems was intended to illustrate what she sees as a mismatch between the two musicians’ career aspirations.
The debate has also reopened broader conversations about the ambitions of Ugandan artists, the challenges of international expansion and whether local success should be the ultimate measure of a musician’s career.
For now, Baraka appears determined to pursue opportunities beyond Uganda, while Prima believes his international ambitions should not be dismissed simply because another artist has a different approach to the music business.