Moses Matovu

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Moses Matovu
Born (1949-06-19) 19 June 1949 (age 73)
Kampala, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Occupation(s)Musician, saxophonist
Known forMusic
TitleBand leader
Afrigo Band

Moses Matovu is a Ugandan musician and saxophonist. [1] He is one of the founders of Afrigo Band, Uganda's longest-lasting band, founded in 1975. [2] [3] [4]

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Early childhood and education

Matovu was born on 19 June 1949 in Kawempe Division, Kampala District to Abdallah Bukenya and Solome Nakitto. [5] When his parents separated, he moved to Mengo, with his mother at the age of five. He spent most of his childhood with his mother. He attended Namirembe Primary School and later Kibuli Secondary School. [6] He also attended Pillai's Secondary School. However, Matovu's education was cut short in 1966 when traditional institutions were abolished. He was on scholarship from Buganda Kingdom. With no opportunity to continue in school, Matovu concentrated on football and also joined the music industry in 1967 as a vocalist with the Thunderbirds Band. [5]

Music

Matovu has been in Uganda's music industry for close to 45 years. He started out in Thunderbirds Band in 1967 as a vocalist. From there, he joined the Police Band in 1968 and later Cranes Band in 1969 before he and other friends formed Afrigo Band in 1974. [2] He has been performing with the band since and is its leader, as of February 2015. [7]

Discography

Some of the records and albums he has released are with Afrigo Band: [7]

YearTitleComposer
Afrigo Batuuse
Akola BwenkanyaCharles Ssenkyanzi
MusaCharles Ssenkyanzi
EnneyisaCharles Ssenkyanzi
Rose GumaCharles Ssenkyanzi
OnnemyeCharles Ssenkyanzi
NnemeddwaCharles Ssenkyanzi
ObangainaRachael Magoola
Sipiidi Kendeeza
Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu
Sikulimba (Olunderebu)

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References

  1. "Afrigo's Moses Matovu Secures Silver Springs Gig". Red Pepper . 26 November 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 Zziwa, Hassan Badru (17 February 2013). "Afrigo: 38 And Still Counting". The Observer . Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  3. "Celebrating Afrigo Band". New Vision (Kampala). 31 August 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. Nannyonga-Tamusuza, Sylvia A.; Solomon, Thomas (2012). Ethnomusicology in East Africa: Perspectives From Uganda And Beyond. African Books Collective. p. 104. ISBN   9789970251353 . Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  5. 1 2 Uganda: Building of a Nation. Kampala: Vision Group. 2012. p. 290. ISBN   9789970447008.
  6. Haguma, Gloria (22 April 2012). "Matovu's Childhood Was Tumultuous But Enjoyable". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Hits That Made Them: Moses Matovu And Afrigo Band". Hipipo.com. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2015.