Afrigo Band is a musical band in Uganda. It is the longest-lasting musical group in the history of Uganda, having existed for 51 years by September 2026. It was led by Moses Matovu until his death on 24 September 2026.
History The band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader, vocalist, and alto saxophonist, Moses Matovu, who continued to lead the band on its 38th anniversary. Playing to their fans at home in Uganda, the group tours regularly in Europe and the United States to play to Ugandans in the Diaspora. Moses Matovu performed with the band since and was its leader until his death on 24 September 2026. The eight founding band members were:
Moses Matovu Charles Ssekyanzi Jeff Sewava Paddy Nsubuga Paulo Serumagga Fred Luyombya Anthony Kyeyune Geoffrey Kizito
Band members , all except one of the founding band members had died. The band recruited replacements whenever a member left or died. Members of the band, past and present, include:
Discography Some of the records and albums released by the band include the following:
Year Name of RecordComposer Afrigo Batuuse Akola BwenkanyaCharles Ssenkyanzi MusaCharles Ssenkyanzi EnneyisaCharles Ssenkyanzi Rose GumaCharles Ssenkyanzi OnnemyeCharles Ssenkyanzi NnemeddwaCharles Ssenkyanzi 1999ObangainaRachael Magoola Sipiidi Kendeeza Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu Sikulimba (Olunderebu) Jim Joanita Kawalya
Recent developments In January 2015, Afrigo Band began regular performances at Club Silk, in Kampala's Industrial area, every Friday evening. Although the club attracts a predominantly young audience, with the arrival of Afrigo, Club Silk is expected to ring in more mature revelers, above the age of 40 years. In November 2015, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out concert at Hotel Africana, in Kampala.
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