Ugandan authorities have banned the airing of a song by popular musician Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, accusing the artist of a possible violation of broadcasting standards.
The song - "Dembe" - released on New Year's Eve, is a message against violence and calls for peaceful elections.
The artist accuses the country's leaders of encouraging the youth to participate in violence ahead of February's elections.
He goes on to say that if there happens to be a transfer of power, it can and should happen peacefully.
Long-serving President Yoweri Museveni is vying for a fifth term in office.
Bobi Wine told me this morning that when his team took copies of the song to radio stations, they were turned away, and told the stations had been warned not to play it.
Bobi Wine is known for his politically and socially-conscious lyrics
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