I was not pressured to delete pro-march tweets, says Azawi

After days of tension, Azawi deleted her social media posts critical of the government’s handling of recent protests.

Renowned singer Priscilla Zawedde, alias Azawi, has clarified that the deletion of her post regarding the anti-corruption march that took place on Tuesday was her independent decision, made with a clear purpose.

After days of tension, Azawi deleted her social media posts critical of the government’s handling of recent protests.

In the days leading up to the march, Azawi had been vocal on social media, urging young people to participate and condemning the security forces' heavy-handed tactics.

In one of her now-deleted posts from July 21, she told authorities, "You’ve arrogantly refused to work on the issues affecting almost 78% of this population, you’re even willing to hurt any 'Nakasatwe' that expresses their dissatisfaction with tear gas and canes. I hope it won’t be too late when you eventually decide to listen to us!"

On Tuesday at around 10 a.m, Azawi’s critical posts were suddenly taken down without explanation.

The latest post on her timeline is from July 14, showing her sitting on a boat in Zanzibar.

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Azawi clarified that her decision was not influenced by any external pressures but rather stemmed from a desire to prevent her voice from being misused for malicious intents.

The singer's original post, which sparked widespread discussions, highlighted her unwavering stance on empowering the country's youth and the importance of holding leaders accountable.

Azawi expressed her disappointment with certain individuals who sought to exploit her words for their own agendas, leading her to remove the post as a precautionary measure.

"I want to clarify that I personally deleted my post because I have full control over my Twitter account," Azawi stated.

"Trust me, I didn't do it to please those doing this country faulty. I can never give such cowards that satisfaction."

Azawi reiterated her belief in the need for the voices of the country's youth to be heard and respected.

She emphasized the crucial role that leaders play in serving the people and stressed the importance of holding them accountable.

Despite removing the post, Azawi assured her supporters that her dedication to the cause remained unwavering.

"However, this does not mean that my stance on 'Abakamuzi' has changed," Azawi said.

"It wasn't my intention to make anyone feel like I had quit our fight and cause. We're still in this together, and one day we shall be heard."

The singer extended an apology to those who may have misinterpreted her actions, assuring them that her commitment to the fight for empowerment and accountability remained resolute.

Azawi expressed her hope for a future in which the aspirations of the country's youth could be fulfilled.