FLASHBACK: How country reacted to Radio death

I have been told about the untimely death of musician Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. I had only recently made a financial contribution towards his treatment and hoped he would get better. He was a talented young person with a great future ahead of him. May he rest in peace.

 

Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament 

"I'm saddened to hear of the death of the young talented singer Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. My deep condolences to family and friends.

 

R.I.P Mowzey Radio, the biggest music talent of this generation on the continent, you will be dearly missed by everyone.

 

RIP Mowzey Radio, the music industry has lost an icon

 

"RIP Mowzey Radio, the music industry has lost an icon. Very sad to hear about the passing of a great Ugandan musical talent, Mowzey Radio. He will be sorely missed. RIP Radio."

 

"Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Moses Ssekibogo best known as Mowzey Radio.

A very sad loss of a young talented man."

 

His music is an inspiration to millions of people across the continent. In death, as in life, he has moved hearts and touched lives. His candle, though young shone ever so brightly. Though gone in the body, his memory will stay. Rest well Moses Ssekibogo. The country mourns.

 

"We shall miss that haunting voice that lingers on long after

the song has stopped. Another fruit fallen unripe. We are, however, consoled that Mowzey Radio's life was not in vain. He leaves behind timeless music due to his prolific creativity. We mourn you Mowzey!

Ebirungi birimumaaso."

 

"Gone to soon & needlessly! My thoughts and prayers are with the

family members, his colleagues & friends."

 

"Mowzey Radio's passing is sad to the country; we have lost talent you have greatly contributed to the Luganda language through your music. We shall miss you. RIP," reads a post.

 

"We know you would still be with us today if heaven wasn't so far away! We look back at the moments we shared with you as captured here by @tragicanon. Your thrilling entertainment will live on."

 

"Your music had the power to draw us in, some would say it was magnetic. When we didn't believe in ourselves, you reminded us of our Ability. Even though you have passed on, Osigala Number Emu. Tukikole Neera #RIPMowzeyRadio"

 

Geoffrey Komakech who has hosted the artiste for close to a decade described him as a mentor saying, "I feel very bad about what has happened to him, he was my friend, to be sincere Radio was a friendly guy, a mentor who liked everyone". 

 

Komakech commonly known as Jeff Amazing worked with Radio under his company Amazing Events, and he was at a loss of words, saying Mowzey Radio was a person who could give you anything to anyone.

 

Mowzey Radio in company of several artists last performed in Gulu during the Christmas festive season   last year. He also collaborated with artists across the country.

 

Paplo Man who has a new song featuring Mowzey Radio, says their song was not yet complete. "He inspired me musically, and I have performed with him in many places such as Soroti, Paidha, Nebbi, Kitgum, and recently at Smiling Panda in Gulu," he said.