The chief of Defense Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Congolese soukas star Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe this afternoon.
Awilo Longomba, real names Louis Albert William Longomba, is in Uganda for a concert called Afro-exclusive. He will headline the event alongside Nigerian Singer and songwriter Chike. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Longomba is celebrated for hits like ‘Karolina,’ ‘Bundelele,’ ‘Mobimba Ya Mama’, ‘Porokondo’ and ‘Champhion’, among others. Chike is known for his popular tracks such as ‘Running’, ‘If you No Love’,’Insecure’, and ‘Roju’.
The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, and NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong.
Last year, Gen Kaierugaba met Jamaican Music Star Konshens with whom they discussed potential for collaboration between the Jamaican and Ugandan music industries, highlighting the shared opportunities and vibrant music scenes in both countries.
Report compiled by Teddy Namayanja. She’s a staff writer at SML News UG passionate about politics and human rights
