Winnie Nwagi, on her maiden business class flight to Munich, Germany for an upcoming concert, has shared her journey on social media. She expressed her delight in experiencing the privileges not commonly available to local artists.
Business class typically offers advantages such as extra luggage allowance, more spacious seats, and priority boarding. Nwagi, who previously flew economy, noted that this experience was a game-changer. She also revealed that some artists post pictures in business class but actually fly economy, suggesting it’s a “fake it till you make it” approach.
Nwagi called on international promoters to consider flying artists business class, asserting that their hard work deserves the comfort and prestige associated with this class. She deemed flying economy, the norm for most, as embarrassing and appealed for better treatment.
She highlighted the disparity between the star treatment upon arrival and the reality of fans witnessing artists in cramped economy seats, which she found inconsistent. Nwagi urged promoters to invest in artists, who already face challenges in the industry, by booking business class flights for those deserving of it.
She cautioned against exploiting artists and urged promoters to view the partnership as mutually beneficial. Several entertainers supported her, commending her advocacy for artists’ rights.
Singer Sheebah Karungi expressed a willingness to boycott events rather than fly economy and encouraged solidarity among artists to achieve equal treatment.
Spice Diana echoed the need to amplify Nwagi’s message, and other artists, including B2C, King Saha, and Anne Kansiime, expressed their support for Nwagi’s cause.
