Uganda’s music industry is buzzing after singer and sound engineer Viboyo Oweyo dropped a brutally honest take that’s stirring conversation across the entertainment scene.
Speaking candidly from his own industry experience, Viboyo revealed that male musicians are significantly harder to manage than female artists, describing them as difficult to control and more complicated to work with behind the scenes.
His remarks have since ignited debate online, reopening discussions around gender dynamics, professionalism, and business mindset in Uganda’s fast-evolving music industry.
🎧 “Male Artists Are Hard to Control”
Viboyo didn’t sugarcoat his experience.
Drawing from years of hands-on involvement in music production and artist management, he explained that working with male artists often comes with added stress and resistance.
“Male artists are difficult to manage compared to female artists,” Viboyo said.
“They are hard to control. I don’t know how to express it well, but it’s tough dealing with them.”
While he admitted struggling to fully articulate the issue, his message was clear: managing male musicians often comes with more complications than managing women in the industry.
🚨 Ego, Attitude, and Control?
Though Viboyo stopped short of naming specific artists or incidents, many industry insiders believe his comments point to familiar challenges such as:
- Inflated egos
- Resistance to guidance
- Poor discipline
- Difficulty taking criticism
- Lack of long-term vision
Fans and commentators were quick to speculate that entitlement and fame-driven attitudes may be at the core of the problem.
👑 Female Artists Are Taking Over
Perhaps the most eye-opening part of Viboyo’s statement was his observation about the current power shift in the music industry.
According to him, female artists are no longer just competing—they’re dominating.
“If you look at the current crop of artists, the females are the most aggressive ones,” he noted.
By “aggressive,” Viboyo wasn’t referring to conflict—but to business drive, focus, and ambition.
💼 Business-Minded and Strategic
Viboyo’s comments echo a growing sentiment in the industry: today’s female artists are:
- More strategic about branding
- Serious about contracts and management
- Focused on longevity over hype
- Willing to learn and adapt
From music releases to endorsements and public image, many female musicians are being praised for treating their careers like serious businesses, not just passion projects.
🌍 A Growing Trend Across Africa
The rise of women in music isn’t unique to Uganda. Across Africa, female artists are increasingly:
- Leading streaming charts
- Securing global collaborations
- Building independent brands
- Commanding influence on social media
Viboyo’s remarks suggest that this dominance isn’t accidental—it’s the result of discipline and a stronger work ethic.
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📲 Fans React: “He’s Not Lying”
As expected, Viboyo’s statement sparked mixed reactions online.
Some fans strongly agreed with his perspective:
- “Male artists need to humble themselves.”
- “Women are more serious about the business side.”
- “This explains why many female artists last longer.”
Others pushed back, calling the statement too general:
- “Not all male artists are difficult.”
- “It depends on management, not gender.”
- “Some female artists are also hard to work with.”
Still, many acknowledged that Viboyo’s comments touched on an uncomfortable truth the industry rarely addresses openly.
🎶 Experience Talking, Not Hate
Supporters of Viboyo were quick to point out that his views weren’t rooted in sexism or bias—but in first-hand professional experience.
As both a creative and a technical professional, Viboyo has worked closely with artists behind closed doors, where egos, pressure, and expectations often clash.
To many, his honesty was refreshing.
🔍 A Mirror for the Industry
Beyond gender, Viboyo’s remarks raise deeper questions about:
- Artist professionalism
- Accountability
- The role of management
- Why some careers stall despite talent
If female artists are thriving because of structure and discipline, should male artists reevaluate their approach?
🎯 Final Take: Hard Truths or Harsh Generalization?
Viboyo Oweyo’s comments may be controversial, but they’ve undeniably struck a nerve.
Whether fans agree or disagree, his perspective has forced the industry to reflect on why some artists succeed while others struggle, and whether attitude—not talent—is the real difference-maker.
💬 Do you agree with Viboyo’s take that male artists are harder to manage than female artists?
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