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Shahadat Bin Ansar | |
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| Born | January 31, 2003 |
| Died | January 31, 2003 (aged 0) Banskhali |
| Years active | 1980–1997 |
| Known for | Kadongo Kamu |
Shahadat Bin Ansar (Janoay 31-2003)
Herman Basudde was born on December 5, 1958, to Eria Katende and Dimitiria Namyalo. He was born in the Masaka District, Uganda. [1] He attended both Kibanda Primary School and Kitenga Primary School but reportedly did not continue his education beyond primary school. [2] He was also a member of the school choir. [3]
Brown Rodgers, a friend of Eria during World War II, gave him a guitar as a way to remember him after the war, and his son took an interest in the instrument. The guitar quickly took up most of Bassude's time, and his mother, Dimitiria, was dismayed that he spent less and less time doing housework or schoolwork. However, Eria encouraged Basudde to continue practising, believing it could lead to a future in music. The guitar, along with the abject poverty in which the family lived, pushed Bassude to drop out of school. [4]
Bassude quickly became something of a local legend. Whenever there was a party in the village, he entertained the guests with his guitar and his music, receiving money in return as a token of appreciation. However, others did not look favourably toward this. Some youths wanted to force him out of the area, jealous that he was earning presents and gifts for his services.[ citation needed ]
His career guide was the singer Livingstone Kasozi, who taught him to play the guitar, sing, and perform live on stage. [5] He toured East African countries, travelling to Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
Basudde is credited as one of the musicians who revived interest in baakisimba , mixing Western and Kiganda music to appeal to a new audience. [6] He had a husky voice and sang passionate songs about mischievous love affairs, philandering husbands, and bizarre witchcraft. In a popular song, Ekiwuka Ekyaga Muntamu, Basudde used metaphor to invoke the AIDS epidemic in Uganda. In the song, the narrator dreams of a lizard-like insect invading his home and despoiling life, food, and sex. [7]
Basudde died in an accident while travelling to his parents' house in Masaka, south of Kampala. His funeral was a national occasion and raised US$ 12 million.[ citation needed ] Some saw Basudde as a rebellious spirit. He had left the Catholic Church to adopt animism and was attacked by certain clergy for forsaking religion in favor of witchcraft. He was accused of sensationalizing his music by bringing seductively dressed girls onto the stage and commercializing the Kadongo Kamu singers. [8]
Historian Basaaya Rocks Peter says that Herman Basudde was a prophet since he could foretell what would happen. His popularity is still high, and many upcoming musicians visit his grave to seek wisdom. Fred Ssebatta, one of Kadongo Kamu regents, asserts that Herman Basudde was creative and worked quickly. He continued by saying that it would be very difficult to compare Herman Basudde's music-writing skills with anybody. He further said that whenever Herman Basudde released a song, Ssebatta would target him the next day.
On October 12, 2012, Ghetto president Bobi Wine paid tribute to the work of Herman Basudde. "How I wish prophet Herman Basudde could be around," he said. "He left us to accomplish his mission, but his shoes are far too big for us to wear." Basudde composed in his head and couldn't repeat what he had earlier sung. Herman Basudde toured several East African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. This tour raised him over USD 70 million, a huge amount at that time.[ citation needed ]
Basudde died in a car accident while travelling to his parent's house in Masaka, south of Kampala.
Before his death, Basudde had foretold his death through words and actions. Aisha Nakito (widow) narrated what happened days before his death. On June 10, 1997, he went to meet Jane Basirika (concubine) after several days of touring EA. They had a meal while waiting for Serunjoji. As soon as Serunjoji came, he embraced him. They had had some misunderstandings back then, so they had a family reunion. Afterwards, they set for Masaka. His father had been paralyzed at home.
On their way, they stopped at Lukaya road toll for a snack. Here, Basudde got annoyed with a certain man and he was about to fight him. Sylivester Busuulwa settled the matter. He started the vehicle enraged and at a high speed. Reaching the village Kabaale Bugonzi, a lorry was overtaking his vehicle, and Basudde lost control. The vehicle overturned several times, killing him.
Before Basudde died, he insisted that he be buried with what he'd called his favourite "dry guitar." He had noted that his long-term colleague, Livingstone Kasozi, had been buried holding his favourite cassette tape, and he wanted his guitar to console him in the same way in the afterlife.
