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This is an article about a Ugandan musical band.The Afrigo Band is a Musical band in Uganda. It is the longest-lasting musical group in the history of Uganda, having existed for 44 years by August 2019. It is led by Moses Matovu.




History


The band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader, vocalist, and alto saxophonist, Moses Matovu, who continued to lead the band on its 38th anniversary. Playing to their fans at home in Uganda, the group tours regularly in Europe and the United States to play to Ugandans in the Diaspora. He has been performing with the band since and is its leader, as of February 2015. The eight founding band members were:

Moses Matovu
Charles Ssekyanzi
Jeff Sewava
Paddy Nsubuga
Paulo Serumagga
Fred Luyombya
Anthony Kyeyune
Geoffrey Kizito




Band members


As of January 2015, all except one of the founding band members had died. The band recruited replacements whenever a member left or died. Members of the band, past and present, include:

Moses Matovu - founder member, band leader, saxophonist, lead vocals, composer
Deo Mukungu - member, vocalist
Herman Ssewanyana - congas
Charles Ssekyanzi Mutagubya - vocalist, trumpet player, composer
Mansur Bulegeya Akiki - tenor saxophonist
Joanita Kawalya - vocalist, dancer
Rachael Magoola - vocalist, dancer, composer
Rashid Musoke - member
Paul Serumaga - founder member
Godfrey Mwambala - member
Tony Sengo - member
Tonny Ssenkebejje - solo guitarist
Fred Kigozi - member
Peter Bazanye - vocals
Joe Tabula - vocals
Frank Mbalire guitarist/vocals
Edmond Ganja - guitarist/vocals
Sammy Kasule - bassist/vocals
Charles Busuulwa - bassist
Eric Sabiiti - drummer
Julious Nshaba - drummer
Daniel Kaggwa - keyboards
Isaac Zzimbe - drummer
Jacinta Wamboga - dancer
Sarah Namiyonga - dancer
Aminye Rhoose - dancer




Discography


Some of the records and albums released by the band include the following:




Recent developments


In January 2015, Afrigo Band began regular performances at Club Silk, in Kampala's Industrial area, every Friday evening. Although the club attracts a predominantly young audience, with the arrival of Afrigo, Club Silk is expected to ring in more mature revelers, above the age of 40 years. In November 2015, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out concert at Hotel Africana, in Kampala.




See also






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External links


Afrigo: Uganda’s Greatest Band

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