By Our Reporter

2nd November 2018 won’t be like any other day in the calendar. In the books of history, it will be the day when Kirya Live 2018 sold out, just like the other past Kirya Live editions.

The clock was ticking towards 9pm, and on the floor people were literally fighting for space to have a glimpse of their star – Maurice Kirya, the King of Mwooyo. Upcoming acts like Shifah Musisi, Afrie, JC Muyonjo and Body of Brian had warmed up the stage. It was the right temperature for a man who’s melted hearts with his voice.

“Ssebo Headmaster…” a familiar voice seared through the Victoria Hall, Kampala Serena Hotel. “Maurice!” Hundreds of fans shouted as they paced towards the stage, a phone in a hand and excitement on their faces.

Maurice Kirya stepped on stage to officially kickstart his highly-anticipated Kirya Live 2018 edition.

A head sock perched on his head, stylish dark glasses with a golden tint and a yellow jumper, backed with an army of talented instrumentalists, he kicked off the show with ‘Headmaster’ off his Free Dreams album. What ensued thereafter was an unstoppable train of an exhilarating performance that will stay in people’s minds for a while.

Fenon had done a decent job and the shimmering lights cut through the audience like a Samurai. The VIP section was packed to the rafters with Kirya’s diehard fans and they hanged onto every song he pelted.

Song after song, his fans sang along. Lyrics spilling out of their mouths with ease. He took them on a brief detour back the memory lane and performed classics like Misubbawa. Maurice’s creative candle hardly burns out. And it was lit for the entire show. He kept on leapfrogging from song to song off his past albums and, the audience sang along to every song, on top of their voices. He performed Heart Back from his Free Dreams album and his fans, mainly ladies, made a beeline and literally handed over their hearts. ‘Crippin’ drove the audience ‘Insane’.

He would later join the audience as he performed his emotive Mulembe Gwa Kirya song. Girls, now shouting themselves hoarse, raced to the front and took a plethora of selfies with their star. “…children will rise, taller than the mountains…” he sang and, his fans, indeed rose taller than the mountains and hungrily wanted a slice of the crooner.

10:30pm.

Every space was literally occupied. The floor was teeming of people dancing and singing to Kirya’s songs. “Next year, I want to do it differently,” he said, pausing the show for a brief speech. “I want to help young talents, to give them a platform like this one. So, next year, we shall have a festival,” he added, amidst thunderous chanting from the audience.

The clock ticked on, so did the show. A few minutes past 11pm, he sang his popular gospel ballad, Nze Ani that not only took people to church, but closed the show as well. He left his ardent fans yearning for more of him, more of his songs.

very year, a fresh wave of new artists burst into the limelight and capture our attention with their remarkable musical abilities. A crisp sound, unique voice, and fresh perspective – some of the things that unveils new artists to listeners. While it’s not easy to predict a breakout star, sometimes the universe gifts us with musicians that seem to possess all the ingredients of a future star.

Before the end of 2018, we can authoritativly say xxbosskid and Climax Music is the new duo deal, transcendent and likely to get all upteen bobbing their heads, tweeting the lyrics, or losing themselves on the dance floor. In their new song “Pray” with Sami Touch that is already enjoying massive airplay in kampala night spots, we can reliably confirm they are here to stay.

In the newly released song, Climax and Xxbosskid spits out enticing lyrics confessing love for a mystery gal, how they want to hit on her, a song you will suddenly find yourself nodding your head to. Climax born 22 April 1999 real name Watmon Steven is Ugandan Vocalist doing – Afro beat fussed with Dance hall. He Studied at Greenhill secondary school before enrolling to Hana international for Ordinary Level (O level) and A Level at Preal Africa. Comercially, he started music 2 years ago with his lad XXBosskid. Climax is a unique talent. The vocally gifted singer possesses a powerful voice that is soulful and silky, bound to hold you under its sweet spell and transport you to a whole new world.

At 13, the Ugandan -born singer taught himself how to jump on musical instrumentals, unlocking a new realm of abilities and possibilities he never knew existed.

Xxbosskid born 27th December 1998 real name is Masiko Alvin is a Ugandan dance hall artist. Studied at kisubi High school from s1- s2 and later joined St Lawrence schools and colleges were he finished his s4. before enrolling at YMCA for a certificate in Travel and Tourism. He started Comercial music 2yrs ago with his crooner Climax

Xxbosskid, popularly known as “Boss the Great”, among his lads creates music that is both refreshing and honest. The rapper and poet’s vast is inevitably shaped by his experiences in school and areas he has lived in.

Hehe started writing poetry at the age of nine and started rapping after hearing american rapper Daniel Henandez aka 6ix9ine music. He also derived insperation from Ugandan rapper GNL Zamba.

By Staff  Writer

Celebrated media personality Dave Jk Kazoora and socialite Zari Hassan are all smiles after sealing a lucrative deal with the Ministry of Tourism to promote Uganda.

Reports sipping in indicate that the two will be spearheading ‘Tulambule Ne Zari’ an initiative to market Uganda to not only the foreigners but also the locals.

Tourism minister Hon Godfrey Kiwanda on Thursday unveiled Ugandan South Africa based socialite Zari Hassan as Uganda’s new tourism social media ambassador.

Zari arrived at Entebbe International Airport at 2pm in the company of her sister Zara and media personality JK Kazoora.

She was in the evening unveiled at the Ministry of Tourism Head Offices in Kampala.

“Convoy as we headed to the Minister of Tourism offices to meet Hon Minister Godfrey Kiwanda for a press conference ahead of ‘Zari Tours The Pearl of Africa Tour’ starting next week as part of The Tourism & Digital
Transformation campaign,” she posted on social media.

She will embark on a Tourism & Digital Transformation Campaign running under the theme “Zari tours the Pearl of Africa”.

On the otherside, Dave Kazoora will also produce TV series that will feature Zari and other influential celebrities to gravitate more tourists to come and visit the pearl of Africa, Uganda.

It will kick off on November 6, 2018 and Zari will be touring all parts of the country.

Addressing press at Uganda Media Centre on Friday morning, Hon Kiwanda talked about the annual tourism sector review conference scheduled for 9th November 2018. He said the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities is organizing the 9th Annual Sector Review that will take place at Hotel Africana.

It will be under the theme “Enhancing inclusiveness in tourism for sustainable job & wealth creation”.