Ugandan singer Grace Nakimera is standing by her decision to perform in bars despite embracing the born-again faith, saying she still has bills to pay and a family to support.
Speaking on NBS After 5, the singer addressed criticism over her decision to continue performing in venues that some people consider inconsistent with her religious beliefs. Nakimera described the matter as personal and said she forgives those who condemn her for earning a living through music.
“I have bills to pay. I’m working, God gave me the voice and talent, so if you get angry because I have come to sing Kawonawo, there’s a problem there,” she said.
For Nakimera, the issue comes down to using the talent she believes God gave her to meet her financial obligations. She questioned why her decision to work and provide for her family should attract criticism, particularly given her responsibilities as a mother of twins.
The singer explained that she had initially made a personal decision to stop performing in bars after embracing her born-again faith. However, she later reconsidered that position as her financial commitments continued.
“I had told myself I wouldn’t sing in bars, but I sat down and reconsidered it because the bills keep coming,” Nakimera revealed.
Her comments highlight the personal and financial considerations behind her decision to return to the venues, despite the criticism surrounding how her music career aligns with her religious beliefs.
Nakimera’s position is that earning money through her God-given musical talent remains necessary as she fulfils her responsibilities at home. She also made it clear that she does not intend to let criticism from others dictate how she approaches those obligations.
The singer’s remarks come amid broader public discussions about the relationship between religious commitment and entertainment careers, particularly when artists continue performing in environments some people view as incompatible with their faith.
For Nakimera, however, the immediate concern is practical: her financial responsibilities have not disappeared, and she says she must continue working to meet them.