Entertainment News 23 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
DJ Spinny Faces Kenyan Backlash After Epic Diplo Collab in Uganda
DJ Spinny had a whirlwind week, joining Diplo for a surprise pop-up set in Kampala that drew massive crowds on short notice, but faced sharp criticism from Kenyans over his transitions at The BAG Edition 13. Amid the online sibling rivalry, Ugandans fired back with memes and support, boosting streams and visibility for all involved. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/spinny-got-spinned-5434516
DJ Spinny experienced highs and lows in one week. He shared the stage with international star Diplo during an impromptu visit to Uganda, but later caught flak from Kenyan critics.
Diplo arrived unexpectedly, calling it a travel mishap. Ugandans wasted no time, organizing events including a visit to Owino market and a free 30-minute notice set at Mezo with Spinny and Joshua Baraka. The turnout was huge, leaving even Diplo impressed despite no jet lag recovery.
Crowds showed up instantly, sparking talks about youth unemployment and their spending power.
Tensions rose when Kenyans critiqued Spinny’s recent BAG Edition 13 performance. They praised his track choices but slammed the transitions, with some claiming they could do better.
Ugandans hit back with memes, sarcasm, and jabs at Kenyan English-Swahili mixes, while local DJs rallied behind Spinny. It turned into a viral ‘diplomatic’ clash online.
In the end, Spinny’s set drew more views, engagement soared, and everyone gained exposure—except for any lasting peace between the neighbors.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)