Security personnel at Mengo Palace, the venue for the Nkuuka end-of-year festival, reportedly restricted access for some musicians wearing red, a color widely associated with the National Unity Platform (NUP).According to journalist Gabriel Buule of the Daily Monitor, who was present at the event, Roden Y Kabako was completely barred from accessing the stage and was not allowed to perform. Kabako is known for his support of NUP and its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi (also known as Bobi Wine).Meanwhile, Pallaso was only granted entry after lengthy negotiations with the security personnel. However, his access reportedly came with strict conditions, including leaving his entourage behind before being allowed into the palace premises.King Saha claims responsibility for UNMF’s collapse and artists’ flopDespite the reported restrictions, several other artists perceived to be NUP-leaning managed to perform at the festival. These included Mikie Wine, Dax Vibez, King Saha, and Nina Roz, all of whom took to the stage without publicly reported interruptions.VIDEO: Security at Mengo Palace, host of the Enkuuka end-of-year festival, reportedly restricted access for performers wearing red, a color associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party.Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius… pic.twitter.com/7AUS3ex9iB— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 31, 2025The post Security bars musicians in red at Nkuuka festival appeared first on MBU.