Veteran Ugandan musician Moses Matovu, one of many founding members of the legendary Afrigo Band, has handed on on the age of 77 following an assault in Kampala.
Matovu was attacked early Thursday morning within the Kibuli Market Zone B space of Makindye Division and was later taken to Kibuli Hospital for therapy, the place he handed on.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala confirmed the incident, saying the musician had been focused by unidentified people.
According to preliminary data, Matovu was attacked shortly after 5am whereas heading to a mosque for morning prayers.
Police haven’t but established the motive behind the assault or recognized these accountable.
Kawala mentioned a police process staff had been dispatched to the realm to ascertain what occurred, whereas investigations had been ongoing to hint and apprehend the suspects.
By round 8am, Matovu’s physique remained on the hospital mortuary as family, associates and colleagues began arriving as preparations had been made to take his physique dwelling.
Matovu leaves behind a serious legacy in Uganda’s music business. He was among the many musicians who based Afrigo Band in Kampala on August 31, 1975, alongside Tony Ssenkebejje, Jef Sewava, Charles Ssekyanzi and Jessy Gitta.
Over the years, Afrigo Band turned one among Uganda’s most enduring dwell music teams, with Matovu contributing to its progress and affect for many years.
His passing brings to an finish a exceptional chapter within the historical past of one among Uganda’s most celebrated bands.