Ugandan singer Catherine Kusasira believes very few musicians in the country’s entertainment industry can match her stage presence, boldly claiming that she has the complete package when it comes to performing.
The singer says her abilities extend beyond singing, arguing that her appearance, dancing skills, energy and ability to entertain audiences make her difficult to challenge in a musical battle.
Speaking in an interview, Kusasira described herself as a complete entertainer and suggested that many of her competitors lack the combination of qualities she brings to the stage.
She even compared herself to a “self-contained house,” using the expression to explain why she believes she has everything required to deliver an entertaining performance.
“None of the artists in Uganda can battle me because they are just singers. On the other hand, I am a singer, a performer; I look good, and I have pretty much everything. If it’s a house, I am self-contained,” she said.
Kusasira also criticised what she considers boring performances from some Ugandan musicians, arguing that being able to sing does not automatically make someone an entertainer.
She believes a successful stage performer must offer audiences more than vocals, including movement, confidence and the ability to keep people entertained throughout a show.
However, when asked to identify female musicians she would be willing to face in a musical battle, Kusasira mentioned just two names: Winnie Nwagi and Cindy Sanyu.
She particularly praised Nwagi’s performance abilities, saying the Swangz Avenue singer combines several of the qualities she values in a stage entertainer.
“The only female artists I can battle are Winnie Nwagi and Cindy Sanyu. Nwagi is a good performer, and she balances all these qualities,” Kusasira stated.
Her comments place two of Uganda’s most recognisable female performers among the few artists she considers capable of matching her in a hypothetical musical showdown.
Kusasira’s remarks also add to the ongoing conversations about stage performance and entertainment value in Uganda’s music industry, where singers are often judged not only by their recorded music but also by their ability to command audiences during live shows.
For now, she has made her position clear: she considers herself a complete performer and believes Winnie Nwagi and Cindy Sanyu are among the few female artists who could give her a serious challenge.