Why Born-Again Grace Nakimera still sings in bars

Singer Grace Nakimera has defended her decision to continue performing in bars despite embracing the born-again faith, saying she has bills to pay and a family to take care of.

Speaking on TV, Nakimera described the matter as a personal issue, adding that she forgives those who criticise her for performing in venues that some people consider inconsistent with her religious beliefs.

“I have bills to pay. I’m working; God gave me the voice and talent, so if you get angry because I have come to sing Kawonawo, there’s a problem there,” she said.

The singer explained that her decision to return to performing in bars was driven by the need to meet her financial obligations, arguing that there is nothing wrong with using the talent God gave her to earn a living.

Nakimera also questioned why people would condemn her for working to provide for her family, especially as a mother of twins who has responsibilities to fulfil.

The singer further revealed that she had initially decided to stop performing in bars after embracing her born-again faith. However, she later reconsidered the decision after realising that her financial responsibilities continued to pile up.

"I had told myself I wouldn’t sing in bars, but I sat down and reconsidered it because the bills keep coming,” Nakimera, who held a sold-out concert at Kampala Serena Hotel recently, said.