Ugandan singer , Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has missed out on being the first Ugandan to win at the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Nominated in the 65th annual Grammy Awards, for his Gimme Love, a song in which he featured with American singer, Matt B for the best global music performance, Kenzo faced competition from Udhero Na by Arooj Aftab and Anoushka Shankar, Last Last by Burna Boy, Neva Bow Down by Rocky Dawuni featuring Blvk H3ro, and Bayethe Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode.
The award however went to South Africa’s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode .
However, speaking after the awards, Kenzo said he is hopeful the best is yet to come for him.
“And the baby went to South African thank you for the support my people I’m forever grateful. Viva Uganda. This is just the beginning mbagala nyo(I love you so much),” Kenzo tweeted.
Earlier, the 33 year old Ugandan singer had received his nominee award from the organisers of the Grammy Awards and was over the moon for being the first Ugandan to reach such a feat.
“Already received my nominee’s medal. Thank you Recording Academy,” he tweeted earlier.
Speaking to Radio France International before the awards, the singer said having been born in a poor family, he is happy that his success is a source of inspiration to many others.
“I suffered a lot, had some difficult times. I wanted to do a lot of things, like other kids, but I couldn’t. When people see me today they say to themselves anyone can do what I did.It gives them hope that wonderful things can happen, even for people from less privileged families,”Kenzo said during the interview.
