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- “Let her produce the evidence. I did not receive money to tarnish her name. I only received production money from a civilian. Whenever someone gives me work, I first read through the script and edit it, removing unwanted pieces. Those alleging that I received money are lying. You cannot charge money that is beyond the nature of work,” Bonde said.
- Bonde, who is married to six wives with 22 children, resides in Nyamabare cell, Nyabubare–Kabura, Ruhiinda South County in Mitooma District.
MITOOMA: Moses Bonde, the artist behind the viral song condemning the Parliamentary commissioners for sharing a service award of UGX 1.7 billion, has denied allegations that he was paid UGX 2.5 million to release the Anti-Corruption song.
Bonde, 45, a businessman turned artist from Mitooma District, stated that he will not shy away from using his talent to condemn corruption, regardless of any intimidation he might face.
Bonde’s statement came in response to Rubanda District Woman MP, Hon. Prossy Mbabazi Akampulira Begumisa, who claimed she knew people who paid Bonde UGX 2.5 million to release the anti-corruption song.
Bonde only recalls a phone call he made to Hon Prossy to inquire about UGX 400 million she allegedly received, which she denied.
“Let her produce the evidence. I did not receive money to tarnish her name. I only received production money from a civilian. Whenever someone gives me work, I first read through the script and edit it, removing unwanted pieces. Those alleging that I received money are lying. You cannot charge money that is beyond the nature of work,” Bonde said.
He also denied ever meeting Hon. Prossy, stating, “I have never met her anywhere; I do not know who Prossy is. She is deceiving.”
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Bonde says that he was inspired to sing the song due to the rising corruption in the country.
“President Museveni always calls us to work together and fight corruption. Sharing the UGX 1.7 billion is worse considering the current situation Ugandans are in. That money would have been used to extend services to people. It annoyed me very much seeing people misusing taxpayers’ money while people are suffering in villages,” Bonde said.
He emphasized that he will continue using his talent not only to earn money but to condemn corruption scandals and urged Ugandans to join the fight against corruption.
“I did my investigation after seeing social media awash with reports of the embezzled UGX 1.7 billion and discovered that the money was indeed embezzled. Now, what would I have waited for? I have no fear, and I will keep on exposing such acts whenever they emerge,” he added.
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Bonde advised voters to be careful and wise as elections approach, emphasizing the need to elect leaders who work for the electorate’s interests, not their self-agendas.
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Bonde, who is married to six wives with 22 children, resides in Nyamabare cell, Nyabubare–Kabura, Ruhiinda South County in Mitooma District.
Born in 1978 to the late Masinde Eryesafu and Topista Izagyire, he is the third of seven children.
He started schooling at Kabira Primary School and completed his primary education at Mitaara Primary School.
He later joined Ruhinda Secondary School but dropped out in senior two.
After dropping out, he invested in a local hotel and worked as a motorcycle rider before moving to Kampala, where he worked as a cobbler.
He then transferred his business to Rukungiri District and joined the Rukungiri Mobile Traders Association in 2006.
Bonde entered the music industry in 2006 with his first song, “Mutaryangana,” produced in Kasujja’s studio in Rukungiri District.
Initially focused on spreading messages rather than earning money, he started singing for politicians in 2013, beginning with Capt. Rtd Dononzio Mugabe Kahonda, after announcing his plan to contest for the Ruhinda South Member of Parliament seat.
His political song “Kahonda Bakomiire Owe’nki” went viral and increased his demand among politicians.
Since then, Bonde has produced songs for several politicians, including ministers and members of parliament from Western Uganda.
He produces his music at Vein Records Studio in Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District.
His talent has allowed him to make investments, buy land, vehicles, pay school fees for his children, start businesses, construct a house, and support his family.
