The dispute, which stems from allegations of contract breach and mismanagement, has sparked public outrage and disrupted the usually vibrant streets of Lira City.
The controversy began when Awio, who signed Lil Square under a three-year management contract on August 29, 2023, vowed on December 31, 2024, to impound Lil Square’s vehicle if the artist failed to pay 10 million shillings for an alleged breach of contract.
Awio’s sudden withdrawal from the music industry in November 2023 to focus on ministry work reportedly left Lil Square’s career in disarray.
The situation took a violent turn today around midday when Awio reportedly hired bouncers who confronted Lil Square near Obote Avenue, close to Lira Main Market and KCB Bank.
The scuffle resulted in damage to Lil Square’s car, prompting police intervention from Lira CPS, who subsequently arrested Lil Square.
In response to the incident, Professor Maros has urged fellow musicians to seek peaceful and lawful resolutions to disputes.
Lil Square, speaking after his release, dismissed claims of wrongdoing and expressed disappointment in Awio’s actions.
Efforts to reach Awio for comments were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls from our reporter.
The violent clash caused significant disruption in Lira City, with business activities along the main street temporarily halted as the public gathered to witness the chaos.
The incident has sparked conversations about the need for professionalism and structured dispute resolution within the Lango music industry.
Professor Maros and other Lango musician leaders are calling for unity among artists to avoid similar incidents in the future.