Nationality Ugandan Name Moses Matovu Known for Music | Occupation Musician, saxophonist Ethnicity Muganda | |
Born 19 June 1949 (age 74) ( 1949-06-19 ) Kampala, Uganda Title Band leader
Afrigo Band | ||
Koona Ne NTV: Moses Matovu
Moses Matovu is a Ugandan musician and saxophonist. He is one of the founders of Afrigo Band, Uganda's longest-lasting band, founded in 1975.
Contents
- Koona Ne NTV Moses Matovu
- The charismatic moses matovu set for milestone 50th ring appearance in leeds interview
- Early childhood and education
- Music
- Discography
- References
The charismatic moses matovu set for milestone 50th ring appearance in leeds interview
Early childhood and education
Matovu was born on 19 June 1949 in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. When his parents separated, he moved to Mengo, with his mother at the age of five. He spent most of his childhood with his mother. He attended Namirembe Primary School and later Kibuli Secondary School.
Music
Matovu has been in Uganda's music industry for close to 45 years. He started out in "Thunderbirds Band" in 1967 as a vocalist. From there, he joined "Police Band" in 1968 and later "Cranes Band" in 1969 before he and other friends formed Afrigo Band in 1974. He has been performing with the band since and is its leader, as of February 2015.
Discography
Some of the records and albums he has released are with Afrigo band: