Mikie Wine, the younger brother of leading political figure and artiste Bobi Wine, is in trouble for featuring Pretty Nicole, a minor, in his newly released music video. The video, titled Kankutekemu, has attracted vast outrage from social media users who have condemned the artiste’s act of including Nicole as a video vixen in the video.
The criticism had begun even before the release of the music video when Mikie Wine hinted at the project on social media. Fans and critics alike immediately began voicing their discontent over what many believed to be his using a young girl for “cheap popularity.” The act has been termed “inappropriate” and “disgusting” by many. People are questioning him for such an act that is actually compromising the respected image which his brother, Bobi Wine, carries as a public figure.
Matters have not been helped by the Pretty Nicole controversy. Nicole, who has been embroiled in several scandals, including a recent blackmail case involving Hajat Kulthum, has been the object of public attention since this latest incident. The issues of the day were that it was unbecoming to have a person with such baggage: a quite young lady.
This has critics noting that it is irresponsible to feature a minor in the music video, adding that this song tarnishes the reputation of the Wine family, which was built on advocating for change and good values in society. Many commenters have encouraged Mikie Wine to rethink his artistic choices as it regards ensuring accountability and respect in the entertainment industry.
The problem is that, to this day, Mikie Wine has yet to respond to the growing concerns, thus leaving many in suspense about how this situation will unfold. It also resurrected discourse on the ethical responsibilities of artists in Uganda with regard to protecting vulnerable individuals within the industry.
