As the music industry continues to grow and expand, the Ugandan entertainment industry has managed to over the years produce more talented artists who have not only entertained audiences but also reaped huge sums from their music career.
Below is a list of some of the richest musicians in Kampala City.
1. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
A politician, actor, activist and pooulary known by his stage name Bobiwine, he is a former member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East Constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda’s Central region.
Bobiwine has not only made a name for himself in the music industry where he sang songs like For better for worse featuring Nubian Lee, Kiwani among others, but he has also earned huge from politics with an estimated net worth of $5million.
2. Grace Nakimera
Born on February 2nd 1985, Grace Nakimera is a Ugandan Gospel musician, composer and songwriter and known for her energetic performances.
She has however secured a herself a spot as one of the wealthiest musicians in the country, with an estimated net worth of around $320,000.
3. Dr. Jose Chameleon
With an estimated net worth of around $6.2million, Jose Chameleon real names Joseph Mayanja is an Afro beat musician who is famously known for singing in Luganda and Swahili language.
4. Geofrey Lutaaya
Believed to have joined the music Industry at an early age around his 20s, Geofrey Lutaaya has been is a talented band entertainer who has never looked back since then.
The singer turned politician has worked tirelessly so as to maintain and establish his reputation and therefore he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the country, through growing his audience over the years. He is of an estimated networth of around $350,000.
5. Bebe Cool.
Real names Moses Ssali, Bebecool is a Raggae and Ragga musician who kicked off his career around 1997 in Nairobi Kenya but later moved back to Uganda.
His energetic performances and catchy have earned him fans, a big audience and more so a huge house hold name in the country. With lots of solo music and collaborations, Bebecool has become one of the wealthiest musicians with his net worth around $3.9milion.
6. Eddy Kenzo
The 2022 Grammy Awards nominee real names Edirisa Musuuza, is a Ugandan singer, music executive, founder and President of the Ugandan Musicians Federation who was recently appointed as the Presidential advisor on Creatives.
Sitya loss hit maker has over the years managed to rise from grass to grace and topped both National and International chats which has earned him huge sums and reportedly aggregates to a net worth of about $11.4million.
7. Mesach Ssemakula
He is one of the most popular and most respected musicians in Uganda. Mesach Ssemakula is a legendary artist who has managed to tame audiences with his soulful voice and heartfelt tunes.
Mesach Ssemakula’s music career has over the years earned him huge sums as he is of an estimated net worth of $560,000
8. Juliana Kanyomozi
Born on 27th November, 1980 Juliana is a musician, entertainer and actress. She is a multiple award winning songbird, R&B, Afrobeat and pop singer.
She is also referred to to Uganda’s Queen of music which has earned her huge sums and therefore as of 2024, she is of an estimated net worth of $1.9million.
9. Navio
Real names, Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, popularly known as Navio, is a Ugandan rapper and record producer who was part of the Klear Kut award winning hip hop group alongside the Mith and JB.
Well known for his lyrical prowess, his music career has also contributed to his financial prosperity and he is currently standing at a net worth of $1.2million.
10. David Lutalo
With his numerous chat topping hits and successful concerts, unique voice and style, he has been capable of attracting lots of funs which has therefore contributed to his financial prosperity.
Due to his outstanding commitment and significant work, David Lutalo is with an estimated net worth of $12.5million.
However, all musicians or artists in the Ugandan entertainment industry have worked hard to achieve their positions due to their overwhelming commitment and dedication and they are all earning accordingly.
