Afrigo assures fans, clients band will continue

What the report says

Afrigo Band has said it will continue performing after the death of its longtime leader and founding figure, Moses Matovu. In a statement carried by Sqoop Uganda, management told fans, clients and the wider public that the group remains intact and that existing bookings will be fulfilled.

The reassurance comes days after Matovu’s death, which has prompted concern about the future of Uganda’s best-known and longest-running live bands. According to the publisher, Matovu was central to Afrigo for more than five decades, and his absence raised questions about whether the band could keep going without the musician so closely associated with its identity.

Afrigo’s management said the values, discipline and musical standards Matovu helped establish would be carried forward. The band also asked supporters not to lose heart and said it would live on in his honour. The article adds that fellow musicians had also encouraged the group to stay united, including remarks at Matovu’s funeral from Bebe Cool and senior band member Joanita Kawalya.

For clients seeking bookings, the band directed inquiries to executive director James Wasula and Herman Ssewanyana. More broadly, the announcement matters because Afrigo has long been a major name in Ugandan popular music, and its ability to continue after Matovu’s death will shape how the group preserves its legacy.