Loketo sings in Luganda
LOKETO Lee, a Kampala-based artiste who sings predominantly in Luo, has turned to Luganda to boost his popularity in the central region. With help from his Muganda wife, Grace Nabagereka and King Dubious, an upcoming songwriter, Lee put out a Luganda single Mwana Muwala.
By Jude Katende
LOKETO Lee, a Kampala-based artiste who sings predominantly in Luo, has turned to Luganda to boost his popularity in the central region. With help from his Muganda wife, Grace Nabagereka and King Dubious, an upcoming songwriter, Lee put out a Luganda single Mwana Muwala.
The song is off his upcoming album of the same title, which will be out next week.
In the song, Loketo sings about being won over by a girl and vows to live with her for the rest of his life. His delivery is not crisp and he mispronounces words.The video of the song is also out.
Loketo, an Acholi, says he is eyeing national success. “Luganda is the only selling language in many parts of Uganda,†he explained.
Loketo added that people often boo him when he goes to perform and tell him to leave the stage.
LOKETO Lee, a Kampala-based artiste who sings predominantly in Luo, has turned to Luganda to boost his popularity in the central region. With help from his Muganda wife, Grace Nabagereka and King Dubious, an upcoming songwriter, Lee put out a Luganda single Mwana Muwala.
The song is off his upcoming album of the same title, which will be out next week.
In the song, Loketo sings about being won over by a girl and vows to live with her for the rest of his life. His delivery is not crisp and he mispronounces words.The video of the song is also out.
Loketo, an Acholi, says he is eyeing national success. “Luganda is the only selling language in many parts of Uganda,†he explained.
Loketo added that people often boo him when he goes to perform and tell him to leave the stage.