Ugandan singer John Blaq has opened up about his private life, revealing that he is a family man but deliberately keeps his children away from the spotlight.
The “Langi” singer said being a public figure does not mean every member of his family should automatically be exposed to cameras and public attention.
Speaking to Galaxy TV, John Blaq explained that he prefers fans to know only limited details about his personal life while allowing his children to grow without unnecessary scrutiny.
“You can know the little bits but sometimes they don’t want the cameras because we suppose I have my kids. They wouldn’t want to be seen because I can’t assume what they will be in future. Just because I am a musician, it doesn’t mean everyone will be a musician in my family,” he said.
For John Blaq, the issue is also about allowing his children to decide who they want to become.
He does not want his career to determine the expectations placed on them or force them into the public eye simply because their father is a musician.
The singer said he is comfortable giving fans glimpses into his life but believes there should be a clear boundary between his work and his family.
That approach means John Blaq’s children can largely remain outside the celebrity spotlight while he continues building his own music career.
John Blaq Rejects Music Ritual Claims
During the interview, John Blaq also addressed claims that musicians need to engage in spiritual practices or rituals to achieve success in the music industry.
The singer rejected the idea, saying his own career and hit songs have come without resorting to such practices.
“I see some people misleading musicians that you need to practice some things to get a hit, but for us, we get them freely by God’s grace and if something strange happens to you, kneel down on your knees and pray,” he said.
John Blaq instead encouraged fellow musicians not to be misled by claims that success requires spiritual rituals, pointing to faith and hard work as the path he believes in.
For the singer, the message is consistent on both fronts: his career may be public, but he still wants control over what parts of his personal life—and his family’s lives—become public.