The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, welcomed Congolese soukous superstar Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday afternoon.
The high-profile meeting also included Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara, and NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong.
Awilo Longomba, whose real name is Louis Albert William Longomba, is in Uganda to headline the Afro-exclusive concert alongside Nigerian sensation Chike.
The event is set for Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
This isn’t the first time Gen Kainerugaba has shown interest in bridging international music cultures
. Last year, he met with Jamaican music star Konshens to discuss potential collaborations between the Jamaican and Ugandan music industries, highlighting the vibrant and shared opportunities in both nations’ music scenes.
Longomba, renowned for hits like “Karolina,” “Bundelele,” “Mobimba Ya Mama,” “Porokondo,” and “Champion,” is set to bring his infectious rhythms to Kampala.
Meanwhile, Chike, known for tracks such as “Running,” “If You No Love,” “Insecure,” and “Roju,” will add his smooth melodies to what promises to be a night of unforgettable performances.
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