Kampala singer Cosign Yenze has taken to social media to share his dire financial struggles, attributing his situation to a series of bad business decisions and significant personal sacrifices made in pursuit of his music career.
In an emotional post, Cosign revealed, “I don’t mean to put all my problems here, but sometimes we make bad business decisions that cause money struggles. I owe my supplier 80 million shillings for a bad deal with a government institute I won’t name. Every cent I earn goes to paying off debts, and I even struggle to pay rent.”
The singer lamented the perception that he is a “faded artist,” highlighting the immense financial and personal costs he has borne to maintain his career. “People don’t know how much I’ve lost just to keep my name. I lost a family and haven’t seen my son since 2018 because of my dedication to music. I have invested over 100 million shillings from my IT job into releasing songs.”
Cosign recounted the challenges he has faced, including living in a modest house, relying on friends for support, and nearly committing suicide during the 2021-2022 lockdown. “DJ Ciza helped me when I was evicted, and Methia Nabawanda, my then-girlfriend, supported me through my darkest times. It’s all been God keeping me going.”
Despite these hardships, Cosign continues to hustle on Kampala Road, dealing in laptops and IT products to make ends meet. “Music is all I have. I’ve lost money, I’m completely broke, and I have 30 unreleased songs. I don’t even have a phone and use WhatsApp Web. I’m not seeking sympathy but trying to make people understand the struggles I face every time I release new music. I have children to feed and send to school.”
In his heartfelt plea, Cosign asked for support from anyone who believes in his musical contributions. “I have contributed a lot musically, but I am burning out. If you still think I can contribute to this industry, support me if you can. If not, I don’t know what to do. For God and my country.”
