The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hosted and held a meeting with Congolese soukous star Louis Albert William Longomba alias Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe.
The meeting was also attended by NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, among others.
Awilo is in Uganda for a concert dubbed Afro-exclusive.
He will headline the event alongside Nigerian singer and songwriter Chike.
The concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Gen Kainerugaba last year met Jamaican music star Konshens with whom they discussed potential for collaboration between the Jamaican and Ugandan music industries, highlighting the shared opportunities and vibrant music scenes in both countries.
Longomba is celebrated for hits like “Karolina,” “Bundelele,” “Mobimba Ya Mama,” “Porokondo,” and “Champion,” among others. Chike is known for his popular tracks such as “Running,” “If You No Love,” “Insecure,” and “Roju.
