Nina Roz Labels Politics and Music as Equally ‘Dirty Games’ After Bitter Election Defeat

Ugandan singer and former parliamentary hopeful Nina Roz has pulled no punches in describing both the music business and Ugandan politics as cutthroat arenas rife with manipulation, exploitation, and betrayal.

Fresh from her unsuccessful run for Sembabule District Woman MP on the National Unity Platform ticket—where she finished third amid allegations of irregularities—she shared candid insights during a recent appearance on NBS’s Kurt show and earlier remarks at the Uganda Law Society.

Nina Roz emphasized that her blunt assessment stems from direct involvement rather than outside observation. She equated the two worlds, pointing out how musicians are frequently co-opted by politicians for short-term gain before being discarded, leading to fractured loyalties and forgotten grassroots support.

“The government can gather all the artists in one spot and exploit them temporarily,” she noted, adding that this pattern has deepened divisions within the creative community.

She also voiced strong disappointment in the lack of genuine government backing for musicians, arguing it has actively contributed to disunity instead of fostering growth.

Despite the setbacks, including a traumatic campaign marked by reports of violence against her team, Nina Roz framed her commentary as a call for reform from a concerned citizen, not a defeated candidate nursing grudges.

She urged aspiring youth to weigh the harsh realities carefully before diving into politics, underscoring the personal toll it exacts.