Uganda is reeling after the untimely death of one of its biggest musical celebrities, Mowzey Radio whose funeral was held yesterday.
At the funeral several people spoke among them Chameleon, Bebe Cool and Weasel. This is what they had to say about their fallen friend, brother and comrade:
Jose Chameleon - musician
"Some people may think that I am here today because Weasel [his brother] was singing with Radio. No, I am here solely because of Radio. I thank Radio for loving me. People say Radio has been my number one fan. However, it is the other way round. I am Radio's number one fan.
"After learning that Radio had been hospitalised after the attack, I prayed for him everyday. Radio has not died; he has just returned home. I remember the times when we would meet. He would say 'King Joseph', and I would say 'King Radio'.
"Rest in peace Radio. Till we meet again."
Weasel - Radio's music partner
Wearing all-back and shades, Weasel, who made one half of the Goodlyfe Crew, walked to the podium clearly distressed and filled with an explosion of emotions. Sobbing, his voice wobbled: "Radio was my brother. We started off with nothing and worked hard to find our way to the top. We have risen, we have won awards in Uganda and beyond, such as a BET Award. My brother has left me. May his soul rest in peace."
Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi) - MP and musician
Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, did not attend the funeral, but had his eulogy delivered by John Ssegawa, an entertainer.
"Friends, my heart is filled with a lot of pain today. This is a very dark day for me personally, for the entertainment industry and for our country. When I last visited Mowzey Radio on Tuesday, the doctors assured me he was out of danger, and I was very optimistic we would see him alive again. Sadly, God has decided otherwise. My brother and friend has departed from us at a very young age when his generation needed him most.
"Radio was an icon. He was a bright shining star. He held Uganda's flag high on the national and global scene. He defied the odds and proved that one can rise from the ghetto and become an international celebrity. Muganda wange, sula bulungi [rest in peace my brother]."
Source: New Vision Uganda.
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