Uganda, March 6 -- In many public opinion spaces, there's been conspicuous silence about the arrest of Tik Toker Ibrahim Musana, dubbed Pressure 247. Despite obvious provocation to speak, various activists, experts, and polemicists have caught a curious case of collective aphasia. For now, what were previously hot fires have begotten cold ashes. Dear friends and comrades for whom I have the most respect, are suddenly enthralled by the words of caution by those in power.

Musana was arrested, detained, and charged on February 17, 2024, for defamation, hate speech, and incitement of violence among others. Among those supposedly offended by his despicable and disgusting videos are the President, the Kabaka, and "Full Figure". Among his many ...