Singer Vinka has finally spoken about the controversial remarks Cindy Sanyu made in 2023, in which she claimed that artists signed to record labels were not necessarily talented but had been signed simply to “play ball.”At the time, Cindy’s comments sparked debate within the music industry, with several artists taking issue with her statements. Winnie Nwagi, signed to the Swangz Avenue record label, was among the few musicians who publicly responded.Reflecting on the controversy, Vinka admitted that the remarks deeply disappointed her, especially because she had long admired Cindy Sanyu.The self-styled “Boss Manjah” said Cindy’s comments changed the way she viewed one of her favorite artists.I felt bad—really bad. It made me feel bad. They say when you’re a fan of an artist, it’s better to remain a fan from a distance and not get too close because you may discover they’re different from the person you imagined them to be. That didn’t sit well with me.Praise Wisdom crowned winner of CRDB Bongo Star Search, takes home TZS 50MShe did not directly criticize Cindy further but made it clear that the comments left her disappointed and altered the admiration she once had for the veteran singer.Vinka says Cindy’s comments about artists signed to record labels made her feel bad. In 2023, Cindy claimed that the vast majority of musicians signed to record labels are not talented but were signed to play ball. pic.twitter.com/UrUL374OQL— Patro Uganda (@PatroUganda) July 13, 2026The post Cindy Sanyu’s comments about record label artists really hurt me – Vinka appeared first on MBU.