President Museveni has met Fangone Forest Entertainment boss Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, in a meeting focused on youth empowerment, wealth creation and constructive engagement with government programmes.
The meeting, which also included Hellen Seku, the Commissioner for Patriotism, who also goes by the name Mama Fangon, centred on how influential figures in the creative industry can help steer young people toward productive economic activities.
During the engagement, President Museveni advised the popular musician to use his influence among the youth to promote peace, discipline and active participation in government structures aimed at economic transformation.
He emphasised that Uganda’s stability, freedom and expanding economic opportunities provide a strong foundation for young people to improve their livelihoods.
The President encouraged Alien Skin to guide his followers toward productive ventures rather than destructive activities, noting that music and youth leadership can play a constructive role in shaping attitudes and supporting national development.
Museveni also specifically advised the artist to invest in agriculture, identifying coffee growing as a viable large-scale enterprise with strong local and international market potential.
He encouraged Alien Skin to acquire land and venture into commercial coffee production as a long-term source of wealth creation and employment.
The President highlighted agriculture as one of the key pillars of Uganda’s economy, stressing that modern farming practices, value addition and access to export markets can significantly improve incomes, particularly for young people.
The meeting comes at a time when government is intensifying efforts to attract youth into wealth creation programmes such as the Parish Development Model, Emyooga and commercial agriculture initiatives. Museveni reiterated that young people with large followings have a responsibility to mobilise their peers toward economic productivity and national unity.
Alien Skin, who commands a strong following among urban youth, has in recent months emerged as a prominent figure in Uganda’s entertainment industry.
His engagement with the President is being viewed by observers as a strategic effort to bridge the gap between youth culture and government development agendas.
The President expressed optimism that, if well guided, leaders in the creative industry can become catalysts for economic transformation and social stability, helping Uganda’s youth transition from survival to sustainable wealth creation.
