Musician Lil Pazo has finally opened up about the long-rumoured fallout between Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo, revealing that the tension between the two Ugandan music heavyweights was driven by money, influence, and competition during the NRM presidential campaigns.
Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo were among the top artists headlining President Yoweri Museveni’s rallies as he cruised to a historic ninth term in office. However, despite their joint presence on stage, reports of behind-the-scenes friction dominated the media, with the two stars frequently trading subtle jabs.
Speaking about the issue, Lil Pazo—who also performed at the campaigns—said the rivalry was purely professional, not personal. According to the Genda Ogule Motoka singer, both artists were competing for dominance and recognition at the rallies.
“This thing was like two women married to the same man. It’s about who is sweeter than the other,” Lil Pazo remarked.
He explained that Bebe Cool, a long-time supporter of President Museveni for over two decades, began to feel threatened by Eddy Kenzo’s rising prominence during the campaigns. On the other hand, Kenzo felt he was the new force and deserved more space and visibility.
Lil Pazo noted that both musicians command massive influence wherever they go, making clashes almost inevitable in such high-stakes environments.
“You can take away everything from Bebe Cool, but you can’t take away his shine. The same applies to Eddy Kenzo,” he said.
Despite the public exchanges, Lil Pazo insisted there was no deep personal beef between the two stars. He emphasized that the disagreements were work-related, fueled by competition for relevance, money, and recognition.
Lil Pazo admitted he deliberately stayed out of the clash, describing it as a battle for “rich people” and senior industry figures. He also appeared to sympathize more with Bebe Cool, arguing that the veteran artist had earned his status and was justified in defending his space.
According to Lil Pazo, Bebe Cool’s long-standing influence meant he could access anything at the rallies, leaving little that Eddy Kenzo could uniquely claim.
In conclusion, Lil Pazo said such conflicts are common in professional spaces where legacy, influence, and power collide.
“These are work battles. This is a war for the generals,” he concluded.
