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#127 - Eddy Kenzo - Uganda's Goldenboy, Global Superstar, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favourite African Star and BET Award Winner (Best New International Artist)
33 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2020 at 4:22 am.
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Edrisah Musuuza (Eddy Kenzo), is a Ugandan singer and music executive who is a member of Big Talent Entertainment. 

He has collaborated with #FrenchMontana, #Drake, #Micasa, #Niniola and #ChrisBrown to name but a few.

Eddy's type of music is a relentlessly upbeat Ugandan dancehall like Afro-beat. In short, its high energy super infectious music that makes you want to get down.

In his life he has overcome tragedy including the death of his mother at his early age.

He received international attention after the release of his 2014 single, "Sitya Loss" and an accompanying viral video that featured the kids of his home village Masaka. In total, he has released 4 albums, including most recently, Roots, in 2018. Kenzo has also won numerous national and international awards, including a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in 2018, a BET Award in 2015, and multiple All Africa Music Awards. He was the first Ugandan artist to win the BET award in 2015. Eddy Kenzo has inspired very many youths out there in Uganda.

In this episode he talks about the art of making good music, his beloved Uganda, being a YouTube sensation and his life's purpose.

Instagram: @eddykenzo

Twitter: @eddykenzoficial