Renowned media personality and events host MC Kats has made an emotional and shocking confession, revealing that introducing singer Fille Mutoni to Uganda’s competitive music industry is one of the biggest regrets of his life.
MC Kats explained that Fille was once among the top female artists in Uganda, commanding expensive bookings and topping music charts. He openly admitted that he fought hard to ensure Fille outshined fellow star Irene Ntale, whom he described as a major threat at the time. However, the success came with intense pressure that Fille was not prepared to handle.
According to Kats, at the peak of her career, Fille became overwhelmed by fame and eventually turned to drugs. He attributed this to the harsh realities of the music industry, including pressure from competition, lack of proper mental and emotional preparation, peer influence, and the struggle to maintain hit songs.
“Have you ever sat down and regretted something you did? It is good, but you regret it,” Kats said. “As Ugandans, we do not prepare for this industry. Some people are not naturally mentally and emotionally strong for it. In the process of navigating it, they end up being overpowered by friends, drugs, competition, and pressure.”
MC Kats also recalled a painful incident involving the song “Where Have You Been At,” which was supposed to feature Radio & Weasel. He revealed that he had secured substantial funding for the project, but Fille missed a key appointment because she was allegedly under the influence. In a panic to account for the money, Kats rushed to producer Artin, got Dokta Brain to write the song, and involved Jeff to confirm it.
When it was time to shoot the video with Great Make Films, the funds had already been depleted. Kats revealed that he was forced to sell his piece of land to complete the project.
In his most emotional reflection, MC Kats said his biggest regret was removing Fille from church music and exposing her to the secular industry.
“My regret is that I should have left her in church singing Gospel music,” he said. “I got her from Miracle Center. Fille never used to drink — she learnt it.”
MC Kats’ confession has reignited conversations about the dark side of fame, mental health challenges, and the lack of proper support systems within Uganda’s music industry, serving as a cautionary tale for upcoming artists and their managers.
