For this 46th edition of East Africa’s premier music event the organisers bring you an all round East African lineup comprising some of the most talented musicians in the region. Maurice Kirya is also on the list to entertain Kenyans at their Blankets and Wines event.
Below is a tweet from the Mwooyo musician about the event.
I am ready for #BlanketsAndWine ,I can’t wait to meet my Kenyan Fans! my band is here, and I am also joined by Ugandan legend,@mykouma
ABOUT MAURICE KIRYA
Maurice Kirya a multiple award winning Ugandan artist has been in the industry for more than 10 years doing what he does best, singing and song writing. Known for his enormous talent and unique style of Music that he prefers to call “Mwooyo” or Soul, Maurice Kirya released his maiden album in late 2009 after many years of anticipation. The Album was an instant success selling both locally and internationally with numerous copies via iTunes, CD baby and Reverbnation. It was the same album that won Maurice the 2010 RFI Discoveries award beating over 500 Artists across Africa.
Kirya is also known as the Ugandan “King of Mwooyo,” which is now a household name in the Ugandan music industry as a unique breed of Artist. After a very successful year, he then settled down and took a break to put together another album, ‘The Book of Kirya.’
