
Ugandan musician Ritah Danchall has spoken out about the financial burden of funding her own music career, revealing she has spent millions on promotion. In an interview with Galaxy TV, she attributed her struggles to the lack of management or sponsorship support, according to Mbu. Danchall said she has had to self-fund her work, highlighting the challenges independent artists face in sustaining their careers without external backing.
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