In a shocking development, Goodlyfe’s Weasel Manizo has publicly threatened to take his own life if he is not paid his share of the proceeds from his recent sold-out concert at Hotel Africana. The event, dubbed ‘Memories Of Goodlyfe,’ was meant to be a celebration, but it has turned into a nightmare for the singer, who claims he has not received his due payment from the concert promoter, Nobert Events.
Earlier this week, a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing Weasel physically assaulting Nobert Events, the promoter behind the concert. The altercation allegedly stemmed from a disagreement over payment. According to Weasel, after investing considerable time and money into the concert, he was harshly informed that he would not receive any payment for his performance.
In a tearful phone interview, Weasel expressed his anguish, saying, “I can’t sing for free. He says he just helped me because everyone hates the Mayanja family. He should pay me my money. There is no way he could treat me like that. He is telling me that I will not get any money. I will kill myself; I swear I’m going to end my life because everyone keeps treating me bad. I’m a good person. I wish I was the one who died in Radio’s place. I will kill myself. I sang and many fans enjoyed my show, I need to get paid.”
In response to the allegations, Nobert Events provided his side of the story. He recalled how he took on Weasel’s concert when others had given up on him, investing a significant amount of money to ensure the event’s success. Nobert claims that they had an agreement in which he was supposed to pay Weasel UGX 40 million, of which he had already paid UGX 20 million. The remaining balance was to come from the proceeds of table sales at the concert.
Nobert revealed that 31 tables were sold for UGX 93 million. After deducting UGX 3 million used to buy items for the late Radio’s mother, the balance was UGX 90 million. Nobert claims that he was entitled to UGX 45 million from the table sales but was only paid UGX 12 million. He alleges that the money from the table sales was handled by Weasel’s wife and manager, Sandra Teta, with contributions from prominent figures like Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, and city tycoon Ham.
“He is demanding his 20M balance, but they did not pay my cut for the tables, yet I invested a lot of my money in that concert for it to happen. They even confiscated my car because I had given it out as security to the creditor who wanted to sabotage the show. All this because of Weasel Manizo,” Nobert stated.
In light of the ongoing dispute, Promoter Balunywa, the spokesperson for the Promoters Association, has hinted at holding a meeting to discuss the way forward and resolve the matter amicably.
This situation highlights the challenges and tensions within the Ugandan entertainment industry, where disputes over payments and agreements can lead to serious consequences. Weasel’s distressing statements have alarmed fans and industry insiders alike, underscoring the need for better contractual agreements and dispute resolution mechanisms in the industry.