Background:
Eddy Kenzo born Musuuza Edrisa is among the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artistes in East Africa and Africa.
Born in Uganda, Eddy Kenzo lost his mother at the age of 5yrs and that’s why he didn’t have enough education. He lost his mom while in primary one and he stopped schooling from that moment. At 7yrs Eddy Kenzo begun hustling on his own as a street kid, he stayed on streets for 13yrs. During those 13yrs, he got a samaritan who helped him for one year at Kazo Primary (Nyabushozi, Mbarara District), but due to some problems the Samaritan faced he was not able to proceed with studies.
He went back to Masaka as a street kid from where he then came to Nakivubo – Kampala streets selling soda and water in Old taxi park and Nakivubo stadium during matches and other events, and later on joined Jjogo Yang under 16 SC Villa as a footballer and Villa referred him to Lubiri S.S for further studies as a junior footballer on bursary. He was always an active member of his school’s soccer team.
Joins music:
After his high school, Kenzo as his new stage name and a passion for making music with the God-given talent, he got into the studio to hone his craft in 2007. He continued to develop both as a Singer and Songwriter by working with some of Uganda’s biggest Music personalities in the industry. Over the next few years his talent as a Singer, Songwriter and performer Eddy Kenzo became evident after his breakthrough in 2008 with “Yanimba” song featuring Mikie Wine. 2010 would prove to be Kenzo’s break-out year with his song “STAMINA (Kabuna mawanga)”. Stamina drew major attention from music fans over his distinct voice, singing style, dances and penchant for great songwriting which even attracted the President of Uganda (Yoweri Museveni) to use it as his theme song during his Presidential campaigns of 2011-2012.
Since then his extremely good talent has set him as one of the top East African artistes. He has a number of great songs which have hit in clubs, radios, TVs.
Talking about album launches, Kenzo has always been successful, he is one of the best performers in East Africa. He had the first album launch of his career in June of 2009 and it was a success, he didn’t stop, he went on with the hardwork and staged his second concert (STAMINA) in August of 2010 which was also successful, OGENDA KUNZISA album launch in July of 2012, then KAMUNGULUZE album launch in October of 2013 and Sitya loss concert in 2014.
Today (2014) as a creative artist, Eddy Kenzo has come up with stunning hits among which is his recent viral single (SITYA LOSS).
Eddy Kenzo keeps on entertaining, inspiring and teaching people through music till date.
Accolades:
New artist of the year in 2010 Golden awards.
Best new artiste African in Australia movie and film awards.
Artist of the year/ men artist of the year 2015 Zinna awards.
Best Social Media Hipipo 2015.
Nominations:
Best new Artiste Africa Channel O 2015
Most talented Artiste East Africa Channel O awards 2015.
Best afro pop Africa 2015
Endorsements:
Official campaign ambassador of the president of Uganda 2012
His song Bolingo was used by Samsung for their Bolingo branded phones.
Ambition Mission brand Ambassador.
Azam TV brand Ambassador.
Plan International brand Ambassador of 2013