Ugandan singer and performer Cindy Sanyu has spoken out over the brewing debate surrounding the scheduling clash of her upcoming concert with fellow artist Dax Vibez, both slated for 29 August 2025.
The two events — Cindy’s at Millennium Park in Lugogo and Dax Vibez’s at Hotel Africana — have sparked conversation online and within music circles, with some interpreting the overlap as a move of competitive intent.
Appearing on Galaxy TV’s Jikonkone Rewind, Cindy moved to clarify the circumstances, stating the timing of her announcement, which came just last week, was purely coincidental. According to the “Boom Party” hitmaker, she only discovered the date conflict after speaking with fans on a TikTok livestream.
“We looked at all venues and wanted the biggest available venue in Kampala right now — and it’s the venue that I chose,” she explained in a clip posted to X (formerly Twitter).
“I didn’t know last year that Dax Vibez had announced his show. I got to know when I went live on TikTok to talk with my fans and picked the date. The next day in the morning is when I found out that Dax Vibez also has a performance on that very day.”
While some fans online have framed the situation as a potential showdown, Cindy downplayed suggestions of rivalry, pointing instead to the distinct trajectories of their careers.
“I think where Dax Vibez’s career is and mine are different. Also, I think our audiences are different. Kampala has a lot of party people and I’m confident both of us can sell out.”
The concert, she added, carries profound personal meaning. Not only does it mark her 40th birthday on 28 August, but it also celebrates 26 years in Uganda’s music industry — a milestone she is not willing to shift.
“I have so much at stake, I can’t change my date,” she said. “It means a lot for me… It’s up to him, if he can postpone.”
But the announcement has not gone unnoticed within the Firebase Army circle. Mikie Wine, elder brother to Dax Vibez and a long-time supporter of his music journey, has expressed disappointment over the clash.
In an interview earlier this week, Mikie acknowledged that while he bears no grudge against Cindy, he believes such scheduling conflicts unnecessarily divide fans and strain artist relations.
“I cannot be happy with any artist putting a concert on the same date as my brother, but these things happen,” he told reporters.
“A person will not give you what you give them in return. I want Dax to trust and believe in himself. There is a reason he chose that date, and God will show that it was meant for him. I know he will win.”
As it stands, both concerts remain on course — a rare and perhaps risky scenario that will test not just audience loyalty, but also Kampala’s capacity to host two high-profile music events on a single night.
Whether fans will split their allegiances or stand firmly behind one act remains to be seen. But for now, the beat goes on — and the countdown to 29 August begins.
