Singer Jovan Luzinda has spoken out on what he believes the government needs to address in order to create a more supportive environment for artists.In his remarks, Luzinda called on the relevant authorities to stop overtaxing artists without offering any meaningful support in return. He argued that this imbalance has contributed to the slow growth of the local music industry compared to neighboring countries.First of all, the government should stop taking taxes from artists without extending help to them. It should support us.For many years, the government has been collecting taxes from artists for its own benefit. What they’ve mostly done is like milking a cow without feeding it. That’s why our music industry’s growth has stalled. The industry keeps struggling and remains young.Luzinda also had a message for fans, urging them to continue supporting local artists while reducing their consumption of foreign music. However, he acknowledged that artists also share some responsibility.Fans should continue supporting us as they always have, but they should also reduce how much foreign music they consume.Still, you can’t blame them entirely because some artists invest little time in crafting music to match international standards.Levixone announces major concert at Kampala Serena Hotel in 2026He further emphasized that the issue ultimately ties back to the government’s lack of investment in the creative sector.“The blame still goes back to the government because they haven’t invested in quality studios to support artists. They spend money on other projects while neglecting us. They also impose heavy taxes on equipment like sound cards, speakers, microphones, and other tools that would help us produce better music.”Our music falls short on quality because we don't have proper studios to work with. We need government support to change this.- Jovan Luzinda speaks out.#SanyukaUnCut #SanyukaUpdates #FfeBannoDdala pic.twitter.com/ulGHjYpfPO— Sanyuka TV (@sanyukatv) March 27, 2026The post Jovan Luzinda criticizes government’s taxation of artists appeared first on MBU.