Many Ugandan Musicians Struggle Because They Imitate Their Influences, Says Chris Evans

Chris Evans Kaweesi recently pointed out that imitation is one of the key factors behind the struggles of many Ugandan musicians trying to make it big.

In an interview with YouTuber Shalom256, the soft-spoken singer explained that while it is natural to admire other artistes, trying to imitate their voice is a big mistake.

He believes there is a fine line between drawing inspiration and becoming a copy, and once that line is crossed, standing out becomes much harder.

According to Chris, true originality is what makes an artist memorable.

Reflecting on his own journey, he shared that while he admired musicians like Ronald Mayinja, Pastor Bugembe, and Ella Wamala, he never tried to sound like them.

He pointed to his 2009 hit “Rihanna” as an example, explaining that the song was unique and carried his own voice, not that of his influences.

Chris also mentioned Umaru Mwanje, an artiste he feels fell into the trap of imitation.

He believes Mwanje’s career struggled because he sounded too much like Ronald Mayinja, making it hard for fans to connect with him as a distinct artiste.

While Chris acknowledged that a few exceptionally talented artistes might succeed by sounding like others, he warned that it is a difficult path that rarely works out.

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