Sixteen years tomorrow since his passing, he remains alive in people’s hearts, living rooms, theatres and bars and every possible medium.

Tonight, the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) as a build-up to the 16th anniversary of his death on August 22, 2020, has organized a memeorial virtual concert for the fallen legend.

The concert  is also about the legacy, times and timeless music of one of Uganda’s iconic artistes - evergreen, Elishama Wamala says Robert Musiitwa the UNCC public relations Officer.

"Without a doubt, Wamala's legacy lives on. His songs still get airplay on radio and TV stations. Wamala has received posthumous honors’ from, among others, the Pope Paul VI social club and the Buganda kingdom." He added.

Frank Mbalire, Julie Ssesanga, Moses Matovu and Dunstan Mukalazi are among the musicians who will perform tonight.

Other programmed acts include Sammy Kasule (Ziwuuna Band), Diplock Segawa, Charles Ssenkubuge, Aloysius Matovu and several upcoming artists from the Makerere University performing arts and film department.

UNCC executive director Francis Peter Ojede said: "We will get an opportunity to watch and listen to legends and people who worked with the Elly Wamala. We'll have a sneak peek into what they learnt from him during his life and how he impacted on their artistic careers to this day."

In addition, the memorial event will feature discussions under the theme, earning from your Performance, which will highlight Wamala's skills, values and achievements concluded Francis.

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Watch the commemoration here: https://youtu.be/gyDvpx8w5oI