Western Uganda female artist and CEO of Omukiga Music, Shine Omukiga, has opened up about her disappointment with some artists she has supported, revealing how a past fallout with musician Amani left her heartbroken.
Speaking about the issue, Shine explained that she once strongly supported Amani’s career and even convinced Shaba to sign him under Shaba Empire. However, she says the relationship later turned sour after Amani publicly claimed he had not been paid for work done under the label.
“I rooted for Amani and convinced Shaba to sign him under Shaba Empire, but later he came out and said he wasn’t paid after working for us,” Shine said.
The singer also clarified that she is no longer affiliated with Shaba Empire, explaining that the label’s CEO relocated to Canada. According to Shine, returning to the label would only be possible under different circumstances.
“I am no longer under Shaba Empire since the CEO left to work in Canada. I cannot go back to Shaba Empire if he returns, unless he decides to join Omukiga Music,” she explained.
Despite the fallout, Shine insists she holds no grudges against Amani, though their relationship will never be the same.
“Amani broke my heart and we can’t be friends the way we were before, but I hold no grudges against him,” she said.
She further revealed that the experience changed how she deals with artists around her. While she continues to support many musicians who do not have management, she no longer pressures anyone to join her label.
“That’s why I stay around many artists that don’t have management, but I can’t ask them to join Omukiga Music. It was wrong for Amani to think that I didn’t wish him well,” she added.
The revelation has sparked conversation among fans about loyalty, management relationships, and appreciation within the music industry in Western Uganda