The Swangz Avenue star shared her views in a pre-recorded interview for the online show Kasuku Live, set to air tomorrow. In the segment, she said that participating in partisan political activities would compromise her integrity and the values she stands for.

Her remarks come at a time when several high-profile Ugandan artists have been actively performing at events aligned with President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Musicians including Ronald Mayinja, Jose Chameleone, Alien Skin, Catherine Kisasira, Lil Pazo, and Weasel Manizo have recently appeared on the campaign trail, energizing crowds and openly supporting the ruling party.

These mobilization efforts are said to be coordinated by industry giants Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo, the current President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation.

Despite the growing trend, Azawi has made it clear she will not participate. “For me, I am not siding with any political camp. I am not going to endorse anybody,” she said firmly.

The singer stressed that while she is not opposed to working with the government, any collaboration must be strictly professional, transparent, and contract-based  not political.“I am open to working with this government if they approach me and say they want me to compose a song and name their price,” she explained.

However, she condemned the practice of artists receiving unaccounted-for payments in exchange for political support. “But this business of going to work for a state to give me money that’s unaccounted for  because then you become a state bitch,” she stated.

Azawi’s comments have sparked debate online, with many praising her for taking a principled stand at a time when the lines between entertainment and politics in Uganda are increasingly blurred.