Lydia Jazmine, formerly known as Lydia Nabawanuka, recently hosted a press conference to discuss her upcoming music tour in Canada. As part of the Miss Uganda Canada pageant, organized by the Big Seal Foundation, she will be performing at two shows.
While at the conference, she was questioned about the disappearance of her Instagram pictures. Jazmine clarified that she did not lose or delete them; instead, they were archived. "I haven't deleted them," she clarified. "If I decide to repost them, I can... I've archived everything... because I wanted to undergo a rebranding process."Lydia Jazmine, who has been absent from music releases for approximately nine months, shared that she has been focusing on rebranding herself. Her most recent song was released in March.
"It has been nine months since I last released music. My previous song, Omutima, came out in May 2022," she explained, providing context for her hiatus."As a musician, it's important to take time off to reinvent yourself, rediscover your identity, reflect... and get yourself organized. I had my reasons, and in due course, you'll come to know them."
Lydia Jazmine will soon embark on her first-ever trip to Canada. "This will be my inaugural visit to Canada. I have traveled to various countries before... I am filled with immense excitement and joy," she expressed.
"Moreover, it will be my first experience performing there."Lydia Jazmine is scheduled to showcase her talent in Toronto and Ottawa on October 7 and 8, respectively.
Regarding her decision to join the Uganda National Musicians Federation after leaving the Uganda Musicians Association (U.M.A.), she shared the following: "Initially, we were part of U.M.A., but gradually, we started disengaging due to various reasons, including disorganization."
"When I received an invitation to join the [Federation], I became intrigued and curious about its mission and purpose, as it aligns with both my career and business aspirations." She highlighted the significance of certain matters championed by the Federation, such as copyright, emphasizing their crucial role in ensuring the financial prosperity of musicians.
She expressed, "We are weary of solely relying on income generated from live performances... We are exposing ourselves to substantial risks... Although it may not directly benefit present-day artists, it has the potential to aid future generations of musicians."