Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Ugandan singer Gravity Omutujju‘s latest song, “Doozi,” featuring renowned singer Shakira Shakiraa has ignited public debate since its release earlier this week.
The controversial song has drawn mixed reactions, particularly due to its explicit lyrics and provocative music video. Many social media users have called for a ban, arguing that the content is overly sexualized.
However, Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire has defended the song’s lyrics, stating they are not as inappropriate as some online critics suggest.
Nonetheless, he expressed concerns about the music video, which portrays a highly eroticized medical procedure.
“His lyrics are okay,” said the police publicist.
“… But the woman, though… The sounds she makes lead us to assume the obvious. I’m no doctor, but I’m sure patients don’t make such sounds and gestures out of pain.”
Said Luke Owoyesigire.
Reactions
The video has already been reported to authorities by the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), which has called for its removal.
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) leadership addressed the press on Monday 8, July 2024, urging the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to halt the release of the video.
They argued that the depiction of a clinical coat and stethoscope in such a context undermines the professionalism of the medical community.
Dr. Herbert Luswata, the UMA President, accused Gravity Omutujju of bringing disrepute to the medical profession through the controversial scenes in the video.
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“We demand that the entertainment industry ceases misusing our clinical coats and stethoscopes as this undermines the professionalism of our medical community and erodes public trust.”
Said Dr. Herbert Luswata.
Gravity Omutujju, however, defended the Doozi song, describing it as “innocent” and claiming it serves as “an inspiration for people who fear medical procedures.”
He remains confident that the UCC will not ban his song. He cited other Ugandan music videos with similar themes, like Radio & Weasel’s “Kyuma” featuring Spice Diana, and An-known’s “Nkuweki,” questioning why there wasn’t a similar outcry against those works.
This is not the first time Gravity Omutujju has faced public scrutiny. His past works have also stirred debates, showcasing his tendency to push boundaries in the Ugandan music scene.
The release of “Doozi” has only amplified the ongoing discourse about the limits of artistic expression and the responsibilities of public figures in maintaining professional decorum.
