Ugandan artist Edrisah Kenzo Musuuzah, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has stirred debate across social media after a photo showing him dressed in full military-style camouflage went viral, leaving many Ugandans puzzled and concerned.
The image, which appeared to show the musician in elaborate multi-camouflage attire resembling that of a fully equipped soldier, quickly triggered criticism from online users. Many argued that the photo portrayed him violating the UPDF (Amendment) Act 2025, a law passed and assented to earlier this year, which prohibits civilians from wearing military uniforms or related accessories.
#fronasa 💛 pic.twitter.com/BAYZ72K13S
— Eddy Kenzo (@eddykenzoficial) November 22, 2025
Because Kenzo also serves as the Senior Presidential Adviser on Creatives, the online backlash intensified, with some netizens accusing him of misusing his influence and disregarding national regulations.
However, after hours of heated debate, the singer addressed the controversy, clarifying that the circulating image was AI-generated. To support his statement, he shared both the original photo and the AI-altered version on his social platforms.
In a light-hearted response to the online uproar, Kenzo posted: “Lwaki mupapa nyo 😃”—a Luganda phrase loosely translated as “Why do you rush to conclusions?”
Lwaki mupapa nyo😃 pic.twitter.com/zfgBseDVyg
— Eddy Kenzo (@eddykenzoficial) November 24, 2025
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about digital misinformation, AI-altered visuals, and the growing challenge of distinguishing real content from manipulated imagery in the age of rapid online sharing.
