Bebe Cool Spends $700K on New Album, Calls for Support from President Museveni in Promotion
Ugandan music star Bebe Cool has revealed that he has already spent $700,000 to record his upcoming album Break The Chains and will need an additiona…
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Ugandan Star Bebe Cool Asks President Museveni for $1M to Promote His New Album
Ugandan Musician Bebe Cool Seeks Government Funding for Album Launch Kampala, Uganda – Popular Ugandan artist Bebe Cool has publicly appealed to the Ugandan government for financial assistance to promote his new album, "Break The Chains." Cool revealed during an interview at the recent Coffee Marathon event that he has already invested \$700,000 in the album's production. However, he estimates that he needs an additional \$1 million for effective global promotion. "I've so far spent $700k just to record my New Album Break The Chains and I'll need $1M to promote it, President Museveni should support us." Cool stated during the interview. Cool's request highlights the financial challenges faced by Ugandan artists in competing on a global scale. He drew a comparison to the resources available to international artists, emphasizing the need for government support to level the playing field. His appeal has sparked a debate about government funding for the arts in Uganda and the challenges of promoting Ugandan talent internationally. The Coffee Marathon, known for its diverse range of events, provided an unexpected platform for this important discussion.
