Joanita Kawalya afrigo band musician
MY first job was working as a teacher at Lubiri Senior Secondary School between 1989 and 1993. I was teaching fine art and music. <br>
Career Details
Afrigo Band, 1989 to date
Lubiri Senior Secondary School 1989 to 1993
Diplock Segawa’s band, singer, 1986 to 1988
What was your first job? Where and when was it? How much did you earn?
MY first job was working as a teacher at Lubiri Senior Secondary School between 1989 and 1993. I was teaching fine art and music.
But I quit and followed a career in music. I was earning sh70,000 per month and other financial benefits that accrued to all the other teachers in the school.
What is the most enduring memory of your first job?
The most challenging part of my first job came from the fact I was torn between teaching and music. Much as I was doing well as a teacher, I was equally blossoming in the music field. With time, I found it hard to strike a balance between teaching and singing.
My passion for music overrode my professional ambition in teaching. Quitting was hard for me, but I had to go where my heart and soul found self-fulfillment.
What did you learn from it that makes you a better boss?
I learnt that in life people don’t give up their dreams. When other people try to supress those dreams, resentment follows.
Because of that, I have learnt that it is better to help people nurture and achieve their dreams than trying to suppress them. After all, a candle loses nothing when it lights other candles.
Did the first job change your career path or perspective of life?
Yes it did. It made me better in my singing career. However, my perspective of life was influenced by singing in way that singing touches people’s emotions.
Because of that, you must always know that what you sing has a direct positive impact on the emotions of music fans and always try to meet what is expected of you as a singer.
Interviewed by Samuel
Lutwama
Afrigo Band, 1989 to date
Lubiri Senior Secondary School 1989 to 1993
Diplock Segawa’s band, singer, 1986 to 1988
What was your first job? Where and when was it? How much did you earn?
MY first job was working as a teacher at Lubiri Senior Secondary School between 1989 and 1993. I was teaching fine art and music.
But I quit and followed a career in music. I was earning sh70,000 per month and other financial benefits that accrued to all the other teachers in the school.
What is the most enduring memory of your first job?
The most challenging part of my first job came from the fact I was torn between teaching and music. Much as I was doing well as a teacher, I was equally blossoming in the music field. With time, I found it hard to strike a balance between teaching and singing.
My passion for music overrode my professional ambition in teaching. Quitting was hard for me, but I had to go where my heart and soul found self-fulfillment.
What did you learn from it that makes you a better boss?
I learnt that in life people don’t give up their dreams. When other people try to supress those dreams, resentment follows.
Because of that, I have learnt that it is better to help people nurture and achieve their dreams than trying to suppress them. After all, a candle loses nothing when it lights other candles.
Did the first job change your career path or perspective of life?
Yes it did. It made me better in my singing career. However, my perspective of life was influenced by singing in way that singing touches people’s emotions.
Because of that, you must always know that what you sing has a direct positive impact on the emotions of music fans and always try to meet what is expected of you as a singer.
Interviewed by Samuel
Lutwama