Uganda’s music industry is once again having one of its biggest conversations: should artists focus on getting millions of views or on building a loyal fanbase through good music?Many music lovers believe the industry has slowly drifted away from rewarding quality music. Instead, songs that quickly trend on TikTok and other social media platforms often receive the biggest push, while some well-produced tracks struggle to get the attention they deserve.As a result, more artists appear to be creating music aimed at going viral rather than making songs that stand the test of time.Singer A Pass has been among the loudest voices on the issue. Over the past few years, he has repeatedly argued in interviews and TikTok Live sessions that talented musicians are not appreciated enough, while trending and sometimes vulgar songs dominate the conversation. On Monday, he shared the same message on X, writing: “Artists, the goal should not be getting views; the goal should be getting fans.”His comments come at a time when the Nassanga Remix by Kalifah AgaNaga, featuring Eddy Kenzo, Winnie Nwagi, Lil Pazo and Weasel Manizo, is one of Uganda’s biggest trending songs. The remix reached one million YouTube views in just 11 days, making it the fastest video on Kalifah AgaNaga’s YouTube channel to hit the milestone.TikTok fame is temporary; seek mainstream relevance – Kalifah AgaNaga tips artistsInterestingly, the song has also received plenty of criticism online. Many listeners say the original version was much better, with some arguing that the remix lost its appeal because of certain verses, particularly those by Lil Pazo and Eddy Kenzo.Despite the criticism, people have continued streaming and sharing the song, helping it rack up impressive numbers.That is exactly where the debate begins. Does a million views mean people genuinely love the song, or are they simply watching because it has become the latest trend? It’s a question with no clear answer, but one that many in Uganda’s music industry are now asking.For artists like A Pass, the answer is simple. Viral moments come and go, but loyal fans are the ones who buy tickets, stream music consistently, and stay with an artist long after the trends have faded.The post Debate rises in Uganda’s music scene over viral hits vs quality appeared first on MBU.