In Uganda, there are different music Genres like we noted before and these include hip hop, R&B,Dancehall among others where by most artists have chose solo careers and others opted to sing in groups.
However, the Pearl of Africa’s entertainment industry has also managed to produce music Bands which comprise of groups that have through their exceptional performances and talents come together to entertain their audiences and they include the following.
1. Afrigo Band
A musical Band in Uganda that is believed to be the longest lasting musical group in the history of entertainment having existed for 49years as per to date.
Afrigo Band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader vocalist, and alto saxophonist Moses Matovu playing for their fans both Nationally and internationally. Some of the other Band members include Joanitah Kawalya, Charles Sekyanzi, Jeff Sewava, Paddy Nsubuga among others.
2. Janzi Band
Sometimes referred to as Simply Janzi, the band is a Ugandan Afro fusion contemporary and world music group which was formed on 27th August 2009 by Sewa Sewa alongside his friends Abraham Sekasi, Jackson Kirya, and Steven Oundo.
Janzi band has worked alongside famous Ugandan musicians including Likian Mbabazi, A Pass to mention but a few.
3. Abeeka Band
The East Africa’s most vibrant boy Band consisting of five gentlemen, Abeeka is a Band that does all kinds of music genres with a strong hold being on dancehall, reggae, zouk and music covers.
Abeeka is a Luganda word meaning homies and this name identifies them well with their Ugandan fans across the globe. The band’s five members include Kevin Sekasi, Pages, Dr. Tre, Allan Okia and Micheal Sebulime.
4. Sauti Ya Africa
A trio musical group in Uganda composed of three gentlemen who have been performing together since 2005.
The group includes Francis Mutesasira, Benjamin Katumba and George Semaganda and these band members were drawn together by their love for music and the group was mentored by Ulrike Wilson the representative of the IMF.
5. Undercover Brothers
These were a Ugandan music duo conposed of guitarist and vocalist Jay K Mulunji and Timothy Kirya whose music career sparked off when they won auditions and represented Uganda in the sixth season of East Africa’s biggest singing competition Tusker Project Fame.
However, these Bands have therefore played a significant role of entertaining the out going crowds and most of them inspired the young generation.
