Soldier ventures into gospel
Jul 06, 2006
After discovering his new talent, Pte. Justine Kigozi, who formerly worked with the Violent Crime Crack Unit, has joined the music industry. He has released a six-track album and a video.
By Caroline Arinaitwe
After discovering his new talent, Pte. Justine Kigozi, who formerly worked with the Violent Crime Crack Unit, has joined the music industry. He has released a six-track album and a video.
The title track, Ulinzi Kali (security is tight), counteracts Ronald Mayinja’s controversial song Tulikubunkenke. The album was launched at Redeemed Church of the Lord, Makerere, recently.
Its songs have become household names after featuring on several FM radios. It has captivating lyrics that thrill fans, especially born-again Christians.
“If God is on your side, there is hope. As a soldier, you have to know God. There is no way you can protect a country, people or their property without God,†he sings.
The album is a blend of Swahili and Luganda. Other tracks on Ulinzi Kali include Yesu ye musamaliya, Tisufu mungu, Ndimuwaki mukama and Mume acha wazazi (wedding song).
“It is not only civilians who can exploit their talents. We also can. With the freedom we have, we are to compete favourably,†says Kigozi. Major General Julius Oketta attended the launch, where the CD was sold at sh 500,000.
After discovering his new talent, Pte. Justine Kigozi, who formerly worked with the Violent Crime Crack Unit, has joined the music industry. He has released a six-track album and a video.
The title track, Ulinzi Kali (security is tight), counteracts Ronald Mayinja’s controversial song Tulikubunkenke. The album was launched at Redeemed Church of the Lord, Makerere, recently.
Its songs have become household names after featuring on several FM radios. It has captivating lyrics that thrill fans, especially born-again Christians.
“If God is on your side, there is hope. As a soldier, you have to know God. There is no way you can protect a country, people or their property without God,†he sings.
The album is a blend of Swahili and Luganda. Other tracks on Ulinzi Kali include Yesu ye musamaliya, Tisufu mungu, Ndimuwaki mukama and Mume acha wazazi (wedding song).
“It is not only civilians who can exploit their talents. We also can. With the freedom we have, we are to compete favourably,†says Kigozi. Major General Julius Oketta attended the launch, where the CD was sold at sh 500,000.