By Josephine Kayaga
Columnist Andrew Kaggwa offers a witty take on the cross-border banter sparked by DJ Spinny’s appearance on The Bag, a popular East African DJ mix series.
What began as a simple online reaction quickly escalated into a full-blown digital debate, with Kenyan DJs and social media users critiquing Spinny’s transitions, while Ugandans looked on with a mix of confusion and amusement.
From Facebook jokes to heated X (formerly Twitter) commentary, the moment evolved into what felt like a regional showdown over DJing standards.
Using humor and satire, Kaggwa questions whether such reactions are ever warranted, noting that this is not the first time Kenya and Uganda have clashed over cultural differences from food debates like matooke versus ugali to exaggerated claims over shared talent and geography.
Referencing stars like Jose Chameleone and athletes such as Joshua Cheptegei, he highlights how quickly friendly rivalry can spiral