By Peter Luzinda
Music and artists are not only in capital city of Uganda but there are also several talented artists from other regions and here are some of the best musicians in Western Uganda.
1. Ray G
Born on 12th June 1992, Ray G Rhaiganz is a Ugandan singer and songwriter who mainly sings hetitage music in Runayankore a language spoken in Mbarara Western Uganda.
Ray G kicked off his music career way back in 2009 and he had since then shared platforms with big central musicians loke Eddy Kenzo, Jose Chameleon, Spice Diana, with whom they did a collaboration dubbed Omusheshe, a nice song that topped charts among others and he has sang songs like Amarari, Make a way, Weeshe to mention but a few.
2. T-Paul 256
Famously known as Western Uganda’s vocalist, real names Taremwa Paul is a Ugandan musician who sings in Runyankole with an urban touch.
T Paul 256 started off his music career in 2016 and through hard work and determination, he has managed to release bangers including Ekirabo, Nyamunyonyi, Ekimuri Rose among others.
3. Emily Kikazi
Born on 2nd September 1982, Emily Kikazi is a Ugandan musician who hails from Western Uganda, sings mainly in Runyankole a Christian and television personality.
Emily Kikazi is famously known for songs like Ekirooto, Back to Back, Mwana Wangye to mention but a few.
4. Omega 256
Omega 256, whose birth name is Murerwa Shamim, is a rising Ugandan singer, songwriter, and performer known by her stage name “Omega 256” (also styled as “Queen of the West”).
She began recording music in her teens, releasing her breakthrough single “Ninterwa” in 2018, followed by tracks like “This Year,” “Deep in Love,” “Keeza,” and “Omunyankore,” which have helped cement her reputation in Ugandan music.
5. Heli Baibe
A Ugandan musician and songwriter real names Agaba Loice Kabanda based in Western Uganda (Kasese) district and is signed under KANTA group.
Heli Baine has managed to maintain the consistence of being the best Rwenzururu region by releasing quite a number of songs including Commando, Omukwe, Make me famous among others.
However, music is not only from Kampala but also there’s more talented musicians all over the Pearl Of Africa.