Mpaka Records boss Ykee Benda has opened up about why he deliberately avoids discussing Ugandan sports on his Fan Bench podcast, arguing that many Ugandans struggle to celebrate the success of their own people.It’s a cultural problem, and a serious one that won’t go away anytime soon.Ykee BendaThe singer explained that he no longer seeks validation or recognition from fellow Ugandans because, in his view, the country’s culture often discourages lifting up those from the same community, village, or background.I have a podcast called Fan Bench, and many people keep asking why we don’t talk about Ugandan local football. Tulibalogo ate tetweyagaliza loosely (We’re like witches, we don’t wish each other well). Even the Bible speaks about these things, you have to leave your own home to be acknowledged for your greatness. Personally, I stopped looking for greatness from my fellow Ugandans because we never want to put another man from the same clan, village, or even the same house up there.Drawing comparisons with Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Ykee praised the way Nigerians celebrate their own stars, citing Afrobeats superstar Wizkid as an example how he is supported and treated back home. Former friends Spice Diana and Uncle Chumi’s awkward public encounter (VIDEO)Ykee Benda further mentioned that Ugandans not showing love to their peers is deep underlying challenge that goes deeper than patriotism. Speaking from the side of music, in Nigeria, when Wizkid walks into Lagos, the city bows. Not because they love him so much, but because he represented them on another level. Look at how we treat some of the people who have achieved great things here. It’s a cultural problem, and a serious one that won’t go away anytime soon until people learn to genuinely wish the nation and others well. We need something deeper than patriotism. That’s why I said I’m not going to do that.The post Why Ykee Benda avoids discussing Ugandan sports on his podcast appeared first on MBU.