Cindy Sanyu Replaces Ykee Benda as New UMA Vice President
13 August 2020
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By Gloria
Celebrated Ugandan artiste Cindy Sanyu has been voted the new Ugandan Musicians Association Vice President, replacing Ykee Benda who took over the presidency of the association from Sopie Gombya who resigned a few weeks ago.
Speaking after Cindy emerged the winner, Ykee Benda noted that the association is in the process of preparing a swearing in event for the artiste.
"We are going to do an official ceremony to introduce Cindy to the nation and to the artistes plus the entire music fraternity,” he said.
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Ykee Benda believes she is the right candidate for job as she has been vocal on matters concerning Ugandan music.
"I'm so happy because she is a strong woman who has stood and fought our battles all this while since the Save Ugandan Music campaign,” he opined.
Other artistes who contested for the post include; Mary Bata and Mariam Ndagire.
According to Ykee Benda, the association’s board identified 3 potential candidates and subjected them to a vote, with Cindy emerging victorious.
"We never used any criteria, people just voted. It was a poll with the list of names of the women who we thought were capable and we submitted them to the people, who voted for who they want,” Ykee Benda said.
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