Musician and politician Kalifah AgaNaga has said his involvement in Uganda’s politics could enable him to support fans seeking asylum in the United States by providing recommendation letters and photographs from political campaigns.
The Bad Character Studios boss made the remarks in a social media statement, saying he could write letters for supporters and attach campaign photographs to explain their political involvement and claims of persecution.
“Because I have participated in active politics, I can write a letter for my supporters and attach pictures showing our campaigns, explaining that they are being persecuted and need asylum,” AgaNaga said.
He also suggested that his political involvement had elevated his standing compared to many ordinary Ugandans, adding that criticism would not deter him from pursuing his ambitions.
“I am no longer on the same level as most Ugandans. These insults don’t bother me because I know that one day this political journey will pay off. I am still young,” he added.
AgaNaga, whose real name is Sadat Mukiibi, first contested for elective office in 2021 when he ran for the Rubaga South parliamentary seat.
In 2025, he joined the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election after being nominated as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate. The by-election followed the death of the area MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya. AgaNaga lost the contest.
His latest comments have attracted attention on social media, particularly his suggestion that he could provide political recommendation letters and campaign photographs to supporters seeking protection in the United States.
However, participation in political activities or possession of a recommendation letter does not automatically qualify someone for asylum in the US. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the requirements under American immigration law, including establishing a well-founded fear of persecution on grounds recognised by the law.
AgaNaga has continued to pursue music alongside his political ambitions. He has previously spoken about the challenges of balancing the two careers and expressed interest in returning more actively to music while remaining involved in politics.
