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This is an article about a Ugandan musical band.
The Afrigo Band is a Musical band in Uganda . It is the longest-lasting musical group in the history of Uganda, having existed for 44 years by August 2019.[1] [2] [3] [4] Moses Matovu .
History [ edit ]
The band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader, vocalist , and alto saxophonist , Moses Matovu,[5] [2] [4] [6] [3] [7]
Band members [ edit ]
As of January 2015[update] [2] [3] [5]
Moses Matovu - founder member, band leader, saxophonist, lead vocals, composer
Deo Mukungu - member, vocalist
Herman Ssewanyana - congas
Charles Ssekyanzi Mutagubya - vocalist, trumpet player, composer[8]
Mansur Bulegeya Akiki - tenor saxophonist
Joanita Kawalya - vocalist, dancer
Rachael Magoola - vocalist, dancer, composer
Rashid Musoke - member
Paul Serumaga - founder member
Godfrey Mwambala - member
Tony Sengo - member
Tonny Ssenkebejje - solo guitarist
Fred Kigozi - member
Peter Bazanye - vocals
Joe Tabula - vocals
Frank Mbalire guitarist/vocals
Edmond Ganja - guitarist/vocals
Sammy Kasule - bassist/vocals
Charles Busuulwa - bassist
Eric Sabiiti - drummer
Julious Nshaba - drummer
Daniel Kaggwa - keyboards
Isaac Zzimbe - drummer
Jacinta Wamboga - dancer
Sarah Namiyonga - dancer
Aminye Rhoose - dancer
Discography [ edit ]
Some of the records and albums released by the band include the following:[2] [3] [4] [5]
Year
Name of Record
Composer
Afrigo Batuuse
Akola Bwenkanya Charles Ssenkyanzi
Musa Charles Ssenkyanzi
Enneyisa Charles Ssenkyanzi
Rose Guma Charles Ssenkyanzi
Onnemye Charles Ssenkyanzi
Nnemeddwa Charles Ssenkyanzi
1999
Obangaina Rachael Magoola
Sipiidi Kendeeza
Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu
Sikulimba (Olunderebu)
Jim Joanita Kawalya
Recent developments [ edit ]
In January 2015, Afrigo Band began regular performances at Club Silk , in Kampala 's Industrial area, every Friday evening. Although the club attracts a predominantly young audience, with the arrival of Afrigo, Club Silk is expected to ring in more mature revelers, above the age of 40 years.[9] Hotel Africana , in Kampala.[10]
See also [ edit ]
Kidandali
Milege
Undercover Brothers Ug
Goodlyfe Crew
Blu*3
Sauti Ya Africa
References [ edit ]
^ a b c d "Hits That Made Them: Moses Matovu And Afrigo Band" . Hipipo.com. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2015 .
^ a b c Musinguzi, Bamuturaki (12 September 2013). "Kampala's Most Resilient Band Afrigo Plays On" . The EastAfrican (Nairobi)the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2015 .
^ a b c Zziwa, Hassan Badru (17 February 2013). "Afrigo: 38 And Still Counting" . The Observer (Uganda) the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2015 .
^ Ortega, Ian (3 September 2013). "Afrigo Band's 38 Years Relived In One Night" . Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2 February 2015 .
^ Natukunda, Carol (30 March 2015). "At 40, Afrigo Is Still On The Go" . New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 30 March 2015 .
^ Baguma, Arthur; Sentongo, Herman (5 March 2009). "Sekyanzi's Voice, Talent Will Forever Be Missed" . New Vision (Kampala)the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015 .
^ Eupal, Felix (1 February 2015). "Uganda: Afrigo Finds Home At Silk" . The Observer (Uganda) via AllAfrica.com . Retrieved 2 January 2015 .
^ Kakumirizi, Michael (27 November 2015). "Uganda's Afrigo Band marks 40 years of music" . The EastAfrican . Retrieved 28 November 2015 .
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