Ugandan singer Martha Mukisa says becoming a mother has not changed her love for music, even as she acknowledges that major changes in life can naturally reshape an artist’s career.
Speaking during an interview on the NRG Ignition Show hosted by Mr. Henrie, Mukisa was asked whether she worries about how fans and the music industry will receive her now that she is a mother.
Mukisa said her connection to music has always been driven by genuine passion rather than simply maintaining visibility in the industry.
“Regardless of being a mother, I still do music from a point of love, but I also realize that when you get a change in life, some things change as well,” she said.
For Mukisa, however, stepping away from the spotlight does not necessarily have to be viewed negatively. She argued that a break can give artists valuable time to observe the industry from a different perspective.
The singer explained that returning after time away can allow musicians to listen more closely to what their peers are creating and reassess their own work.
“When you come back after everything, your input is usually different after hearing other artists’ work, and I think people need that,” Mukisa said.
That period away can also expose artists to new creatives and ideas. Mukisa pointed to songwriters and videographers as examples of professionals an artist can discover while taking time away from the industry.
She said the experience can ultimately help musicians identify weaknesses in their own work and address areas they may have overlooked while constantly focused on staying active.
“Everyone needs that because you get to explore different writers, videographers and also cover the loopholes during this time of break,” she added.
Mukisa’s comments come as she navigates motherhood alongside her music career, framing the transition not simply as an interruption but as an opportunity to gain a different perspective on her craft.
For the singer, taking a step back may ultimately make the return more meaningful — with fresh ears, new collaborators and a clearer sense of what she wants to bring to the music scene.