Karole Kasita has made it clear that her collaboration with Sheebah Karungi does not change her admiration for Cindy Sanyu, insisting that music remains a business and that she is willing to work with artists when the right opportunities arise.
The Ugandan dancehall singer addressed questions about her loyalties following the release of Bukutu, her latest collaboration with Sheebah. The project has sparked discussion because of the longstanding rivalry associated with Sheebah and Cindy, as well as Karole’s close relationship with Cindy.
Speaking during a radio interview, Karole dismissed the idea that working with Sheebah should be interpreted as turning her back on Cindy. She explained that, as a musician, she is prepared to embrace promising opportunities regardless of the questions they might raise.
“It is business!” Karole said, explaining her approach to collaborations.
The singer also reaffirmed her support for Cindy, making it clear that their friendship and her admiration for the fellow musician remain unchanged.
“I’m still a Cindy fan, and forever will be. I’m still going to do so many collaborations that’ll shock you. It’s business and if opportunity comes, it has come,” she said.
Her remarks suggest that Karole does not view professional collaborations as a declaration of allegiance in the relationships and rivalries that surround Uganda’s entertainment industry.
The Bukutu collaboration has therefore placed her in the middle of a conversation about whether artists’ musical partnerships should be interpreted through their personal friendships and industry affiliations. Karole, however, appears determined to keep those matters separate.
Her comments also leave the door open for more unexpected musical partnerships. By saying that future collaborations could surprise fans, she indicated that she is not limiting her professional relationships to one circle of artists.
The discussion comes as Sheebah’s musical activities continue to attract attention, including a separate dispute involving Bukutu.
For Karole, the message is straightforward: collaborating with Sheebah does not mean abandoning Cindy. She maintains that she can pursue business opportunities while continuing to support a friend whose music she admires.
Whether future collaborations generate similar questions remains to be seen, but Karole has made her position clear: her professional choices should not automatically be treated as a measure of personal loyalty.