Ugandan dancehall singer Ziza Bafana has sparked a conversation about family relationships after criticising some parents for allegedly betraying their children’s trust and undermining their progress.
The singer questioned why some parents have become difficult to trust, particularly when their children place money, responsibilities or important projects in their care.
In remarks shared in a TikTok video, Bafana suggested that some young people work hard to earn money, only to return and discover that funds they had entrusted to their parents are no longer available.
He argued that such experiences can leave lasting damage, making it difficult for young people to trust even those closest to them.
“Parents, why have you disappointed your children so much in this era? Why are you no longer trustworthy? A youth’s trust in this world starts with their parents,” Bafana said.
The singer went further, suggesting that some parents, particularly mothers, have become obstacles to their children’s progress rather than sources of support.
According to him, young people sometimes leave their earnings with their parents because of the respect and confidence they have in them. However, that trust can be broken when they return to find that the money has been misused or is missing.
Bafana also suggested that many children choose not to confront their parents over such disappointments because of the respect they hold for them.
Instead, they remain silent while struggling with the consequences, including the difficulty of trusting other people in the future.
Ziza Bafana Raises Questions About Parental Responsibility
Bafana’s comments place the spotlight on the sensitive relationship between parental authority, financial responsibility and the trust children place in their families.
While parents are often expected to provide guidance and support, the singer argued that trust should also come with accountability, especially when children depend on them to safeguard their hard-earned money.
His remarks were broadly critical of what he described as a growing problem among some parents, although he did not provide specific examples or identify the individuals he was referring to.
The comments also raise a difficult question about family relationships: what happens when the people children are expected to trust most become the very people they feel have let them down?
Bafana’s criticism adds another socially charged topic to Uganda’s entertainment conversation, showing how musicians sometimes use their public platforms to address issues beyond music.