Eddy Kenzo

Eddy Kenzo
Birth name Edrisa Musuuza
Born Masaka, Uganda
Genres Dancehall, afropop
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2008–present
Labels Big Talent
Associated acts Goodlyfe Crew
Website www.eddykenzo.com

Edrisa Musuuza, known professionally by his stage name Eddy Kenzo, is a Ugandan dancehall musician. He is best known for his 2014 song "Sitya Loss".[1][2]

Biography

Kenzo was born in Masaka, a town in the central region of Uganda. He lost his mother at age 5 and would go on to live a street life for 13 years. After high school, he adopted the stage name Eddy Kenzo and began writing music. In 2008, he was featured in the popular song "Yanimba" by Mikie Wine.[1] His breakthrough 2010 song, "Stamina", was met with critical acclaim and was used as a theme song for Yoweri Museveni's presidential campaign.[3] He released the album Ogenda Kunzisa in 2012. In 2013, he released Kamunguluze and toured the United States. The song "Sitya Loss" became his most popular song to date, and a video of Ugandan boys dancing to the song went viral. Its success led to the launching of a petition to have the boys appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[4][5] Kenzo released the album Sitya Loss in May 2014.

Discography

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted East "Sitya Loss" Nominated [6]

Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2014 Eddy Kenzo Best New Music Act[7] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biography - Eddie Kenzo". www.eddykenzo.com. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
  2. ↑ "Uganda: Star Trail - Eddy Kenzo's Year". allAfrica.com. The Observer. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Sapeople (2014-04-07). "Ugandan Video 'Sitya Loss' Goes Viral - Life is Precious but Short". www.sapeople.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  4. ↑ Remedi-Brown, Fern (9 September 2014). "Viral Video Sparked by Infectious Dancing of Uganda Ghetto Kids [Video]". Liberty Voice. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Big Eye (2014-04-09). "Kenzo’s Sitya Loss Video stars to appear on the ELLEN Show". bigeye.ug. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  6. ↑ Omongin, Emmy (8 September 2014). "Eddy Kenzo, Navio get Channel O nominations". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.afroozmmawards.com/#!2014-winners/cu7u

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