The ukulele is on the rise as a serious instrument. It has always been one, but not in the eyes of everyone.
It is an instrument that is so small and light that you can take it anywhere without much hassle. It has the reputation of being so easy that everyone can play it, but that’s where the challenge can lie. It remains true that your left hand does something completely different from your right hand, but both hands must eventually work together. This is true for every stringed instrument.
But with a healthy dose of patience, practice, and perseverance, it should be possible to learn something really fun. On the other hand, with just a few chords, you can accompany many songs.