‘Music before was better’ — Cindy makes her case

What the report says

Singer Cindy Sanyu used a recent public appearance to argue that older Ugandan music has regained attention because listeners are reconnecting with stronger writing, messages and storytelling. Sqoop Uganda reported that she made the comments during Grace Nakimera’s press conference, where she was discussing why Nakimera’s return to the spotlight matters. Cindy said she believes audiences are not only nostalgic, but are also reacting to the volume and style of newer releases in today’s music scene.

In the report, Cindy said she feels music from her generation offered more than memorable beats, and suggested that the difference between past and present music goes beyond production quality or instruments. While acknowledging that her perspective may be influenced by the era she came from, she still argued that earlier music was better than what she hears now. Her main point was that older songs often carried more substance and were built around clearer themes and narratives.

She also described the current music market as crowded, with constant exposure to new artists and sounds. In her view, that saturation is helping push listeners back toward older songs and familiar voices. Sqoop Uganda framed her remarks as part of a broader revival of interest in legacy music, especially as audiences revisit past hits and celebrate comeback efforts from established performers such as Nakimera.

The comments matter because they reflect an ongoing debate in Ugandan entertainment about whether current popular music is prioritizing trend and quantity over lyrical depth and lasting value.