Despite failing to win the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament seat at the 2026 Ugandan general elections, Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, maintains that her political move was an expansion in her life story.Nina Roz has come under criticism from several people, some of whom claim she only embarked on a political journey as a diversion from her fading music career.While responding to the criticism on X, Nina Roz expressed how her music career, despite being a big platform, was never something that was going to hold her back from pursuing her other dreams.Artists respond as General Salim Saleh expresses frustrationShe mentions how she embarked on the political journey in efforts not to challenge herself and test her leadership abilities.I didn’t divert. I expanded. Growth exposes the limits of people who think others should shrink to stay comfortable. Music was never a cage, it was a platform. Leadership is service, and service doesn’t require your permission.While you’re busy telling people to “stay in their lane,” some of us are creating impact beyond one stage. Talent is not a limitation. It’s proof of discipline, influence and courage. If you think an artist can’t lead, that says more about your imagination than my capacity.Next time, aim higher.I didn’t divert. I expanded. Growth exposes the limits of people who think others should shrink to stay comfortable. Music was never a cage, it was a platform. Leadership is service, and service doesn’t require your permission.While you’re busy telling people to “stay in their… https://t.co/eBvd5HsxFA— Nina Roz Kankunda (@NinarozMusic) February 22, 2026The post Politics wasn’t a diversion, it was my expansion – Nina Roz appeared first on MBU.