Jennifer Musisi hosts Ghetto Kids at City Hall

Ahead of the Kampala city festival, the executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority Jennifer Musisi on Tuesday hosted the Ghetto Kids at City Hall.

The Ghetto Kids, as they are known, are a group of musically talented children raised from the slums. They recently toured the United States.

On Tuesday, they presented Musisi with a plaque as a sign of appreciation.

"I am happy for these young people who not only entertain but also promote the country outside through their talent," Musisi said.

She said they are good ambassadors of Uganda who need to be appreciated for the good job. "We are proud of them."

The founder of the triplets group, Dauda Kavuma, who also doubles as their manager said through music, these kids are catered for as well as paying for their school fees.

"Some of them don't have parents whereas others with them (parents) cannot afford to look after them. Therefore, through music, these kids can afford a living," he said.

The group, according to Kavuma is set to return to US to grace the AFRIMMA awards later this month.

The Ghetto Kids hit a new high by  becoming  the first Ugandan performers to take the stage at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards this year when they danced to American superstar French Montana’s ‘Unforgettable’.

The visit to City Hall was part of the preparations for the forthcoming Kampala City Festival set for October 6th.

Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platinumz will be the guest artiste at the festival whose proceeds will go into refurbishing KCCA schools around the city.

The festival has attracted many funders including NBS TV, one of the leading TV stations inn the country.

Reader's Comments

LATEST STORIES

All set as Vumbula Uganda Festival returns to Jinja
lifestyle By Samuel Muhimba
10 hours ago
All set as Vumbula Uganda Festival returns to Jinja
Burkina Faso junta expels French diplomats
africa By Nile Post Editor
10 hours ago
Burkina Faso junta expels French diplomats
Beyond the headlines: The reality of Zimbabwe
africa By Gore Ruvimbo
11 hours ago
Beyond the headlines: The reality of Zimbabwe
Inside Uganda's evolving music industry
entertainment By Salmah Namwanje
11 hours ago
Inside Uganda's evolving music industry
Katikkiro Mayiga welcomes new county chiefs
news By Salmah Namwanje
14 hours ago
Katikkiro Mayiga welcomes new county chiefs