A violent incident during Yona Chanlee’s 15-year musical celebration held last Saturday at Arrow Square, Sorority City, has triggered a wave of reactions across social media and the Teso entertainment industry.
The confrontation, involving celebrated music icon Paul Ikwap, popularly known as Mark P, and social media personality Jesca Auma, known online as “Teso Girl,” has caused shock and division among fans, bloggers, and artists alike.
The drama unfolded during Mark P’s guest performance at the concert. According to multiple reports and circulating videos, a scuffle broke out near the stage between Mark P’s private security team and the official event security.
The situation escalated when Teso Girl, who was live-streaming the performances on her TikTok, appeared to be targeted by Mark P’s bouncers, allegedly under instructions to stop her from recording.
The Teso Bloggers Association responded swiftly on Sunday, issuing a public statement condemning the incident, they accused Mark P of inciting violence, claiming his security team physically harassed Teso Girl and attempted to remove her from the stage area without justification.
Videos of the incident show tension between the artist’s bouncers and the official event security team, with Teso Girl seen sitting on the ground as security personnel intervened. While there is no direct footage of her being beaten, the aggressive nature of the altercation has drawn wide condemnation.
In response, Mark P addressed the issue in a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, denying that his wife had any role in the confrontation or that his team physically assaulted the blogger, he claimed his bouncers only asked Teso Girl not to record his performance, a request that allegedly led to confusion and escalation.
“Someone was prevented by my security from recording me… they asked her to record other stuff but NOT Mark P,” he stated. “She got angry, screaming, thinking it was my wife who sent security, which is false. I left the stage when chaos started and returned only after the crowd asked.”
He further challenged critics to provide video evidence of the alleged beating, offering one million shillings to anyone who could prove it. In a separate post directed at Sultan Ali, CEO of Teso Vibez, Mark P threatened legal action against bloggers, accusing them of defamation.
His statements have fueled more backlash, several followers have called for Mark P to issue a public apology to de-escalate tensions and show leadership. Critics questioned his authority at the event, arguing that as a guest artist, he should not have allowed his team to interfere with media coverage arranged by the organizers.
“The question is, why would your bouncers stop someone from taking videos at a public concert?” asked one commentator, Peter Abraham. “If your team had issues, they should have gone through the event organizers.”
Others expressed concern that the conflict could further strain the already fragile relationship between Teso artists and the blogging community. Some artists, speaking anonymously, urged Mark P to settle the issue privately, warning that a prolonged feud could harm the promotion of local talent.
“Teso needs both bloggers and musicians,” one artist said. “We should work together, not fight.”
This incident follows earlier tensions in the industry. Recently, Teso Vibez removed all uploaded music from their platforms following criticism from artists who accused the company of exploitation. That decision reportedly disrupted many artists’ release schedules and limited their reach to online audiences.
As calls for peace and accountability grow, many hope the incident will serve as a turning point in improving professional standards and communication between artists and content creators in Teso’s vibrant but delicate music scene.
Whether Mark P’s legal threats or the bloggers’ demands for justice prevail, stakeholders agree that rebuilding trust and dialogue is now more important than ever.