Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo explains why he does not charge for collabos
By Nancy Marende, August 30, 2025Award-winning Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo has revealed why he does not demand payment when collaborating with other artists.
Speaking about his approach to music partnerships at a local TV station on Friday, August 29, 2025, Kenzo said his passion for art and the need for genuine creativity outweigh any financial consideration.
“I don’t charge for collabos. I really do appreciate art; there’s no way I will charge for collabos,” the BET award winner explained.
According to the Sitya Loss hitmaker, his decision to work with another artist is not based on money but on mutual inspiration and respect for talent.
“I can’t do a collabo with someone that I can’t trust will do a good job. I also have to be inspired in some way. The only way we can do a collabo is after I appreciate what you do, no matter whether you are just upcoming, as long as you have something that I admire,” he said.
Kenzo emphasised that collaborations should aim at producing quality music through synergy.
“I can’t charge because I also want to collaborate and make sure we bring something good together. Two heads are better than one,” he noted.
Over the years, Kenzo has collaborated with numerous artists across Uganda and beyond, a journey he attributes to his respect for artistry and the spirit of teamwork.
“I have worked with many artistes, and I appreciate all of them,” he added.
CHAN
Kenzo is among the artists to perform at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals at the Kasarani Stadium on August 30, 2025, as Nairobi City becomes the epicentre of football and music with over four hours of nonstop spectacle.
Fans are in for world-class football and boundary-pushing entertainment as the much-anticipated showdown between Madagascar and Morocco takes place at Kasarani Stadium.
Other East Africa’s finest performers to headline the event include Tanzania’s Zuchu and Kenya’s Savara.
From 2:00 pm, the gates to Kasarani Stadium will swing open, welcoming thousands of fans to what organisers are calling the greatest concert-scale experience in East Africa.