Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba | |
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| Born | David Ssemanda Ssematimba 1972 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2000 |
| Known for | Reggae Artist Legend |
| Style | Reggae |
| Children | Christopher Ssemanda, Melody Ssemanda |
| Awards | PAM AWARD 2007 |
Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba is the stage name for the Ugandan roots reggae musician David Amon Ssemanda Ssematimba. [1] Born in 1972, he is notable in Uganda for his reggae ballads in Luganda, lives in Kampala, Uganda [2]
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Madoxx is a reggae musician who sings in Luganda. Released in 2000, Madoxx's first album named Tukolagane included the singles "Namagembe", "Tukolagane", "Omukwano Gwafe" and "Eddembe" . [3] He followed it up in 2006 with the album Abato, with singles like "Nakatudde", "Leka Nkulage", "Easy" and "Wansonyi". [4] Influenced by Gregory Isaacs and Israel Vibration to name but a few. [5] He continued to perform until 2009 when he returned to Uganda, [6] but had reportedly left the music business a year later. [7] Since 2014 Maddox has been performing locally in Uganda. [8] He has two children. [9]
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