Kansiime took a risk publishing the video last year, one which seems to not have paid off as the Ugandan state has jailed her under the anti-pornography law.
In the video, Kansiime can be seen cheekily rubbing foam over her bare buttocks and cradling her derrière in the presence of a man.
“I was aware that there are some sections of society that are conservative. I was just experimenting to see if I put on a short dress, will the audience like it?” Kansiime told AFP.
She was arrested with the producer of the video last November for five weeks and while he pleaded guilty and was let off with a fine for about R800, she pleaded not guilty and was detained. Kansiime could now face up to ten years if found guilty and convicted.
According to Voice of Africa, Uganda's minister of ethics, Simon Lokodo slammed Kansiime for being provocative. He said her video was obscene, vulgar and that nothing good came of her music.
Kansiime's lawyer Isaac Semakadde said his client's case was an argument for the right to freedom of expression.
Kansiime is out on bail and awaiting her next court appearance.
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