And Maurice Matovu
15 Ugandan artistes are in tears after being denied visas to UK where they were slated to perform at an event dubbed summer bash 2024 which was to be held on Saturday 6th July 2024 at the royal regency in London.
Reports reveal that the show was cancelled after the artistes failed to secure visas from the British High Commission visa handling agency in Bukoto along Kira road.
Some artistes who were denied visa included Yassin Mukasa aka Lil pazo, Shafik Dangota aka Fik Gaza, Feffe bussi, Acidic vocals, Karole kasita and others.
The event organizers; Global Talent Promotions which is owned by Ugandans a one Fred and Beckie were literally left in paralysis since they had booked the venue and paid down payment to all artistes.
It is said that they failed to get the visa after the UK home visa decision making office assessed them and discovered that they lacked relevant ties that could enable them to return to Uganda after the show in London.
The ties that are considered by the Visa decision making office in Sheffield UK include things like stable family properties to one’s name and financial capability evidenced by recent bank statement plus a flourishing music career in the Ugandan music industry.
Reports indicate that the organizers of the event are currently in debts after the show got cancelled.
