Eddy Kenzo’s story and success has inspired many youth in Africa to work so hard and he has always shown what Africa is in his music videos and dance clips; talent is recognized and everyone wants to know about Africa through his music.
Eddy Kenzo, after losing his mum when he was still very young, had no choice but to live on the street. But as a hardworking man, still, he never lost hope and now he is an illustrious African award winning artist.
Check out his bio:
Edrisah Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo is a Ugandan native whose life story is nothing short of magical. At the tender age of 4, Eddy lost his mother who meant everything to him, he was forced into living as a street kid for more than 13 years because he did not know where his father was.
As a homeless child he had to survive on the streets on his own because he did not know anyone from both sides of his family and music was his safe haven. Eddy Kenzo has gotten three breakthroughs in the music industry, his freshman hit was a song titled ‘Yanimba’ in 2008 in Uganda.
Secondly ‘Stamina’ was a mega hit across the East African community and was even used by the President of Uganda for his political campaign, as well as other political candidates.
Thirdly, ‘Sitya Loss’ is a viral sensation, released in 2014 that introduced Eddy to an International audience. This song has garnered millions of views and has been shared by prominent celebrities like Ellen Degeneres, Puff Daddy, Akon, Ronaldinho, Tevin Cambell, Sanaa Lathan and so many more worldwide.
Award Recognition List 2014/2015:
IRAWMA – International Reggae and World Music Awards 2014 Nominee
Channel O – Best East African Artist Nominee 2014
AFRIMMA Awards – Best Upcoming Artist Nominee 2014
Kunde Awards – Best East African Artist Winner 2014/2015
Zina Awards – Artist of the Year 2014/2015
Rising Star Awards – Song and Video of the Year 2014/2015
BET Awards – Best New International Act Viewers Choice
Some of the international platforms Eddy has performed at include SXSW 2015 (Austin, Texas), Africa Cup of Nations 2015 (opening and closing ceremony) in Guinea Equatorial, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and so many more.