Last Gal: Building a name beyond the DJ booth

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda reports that Kampala DJ Rachel Heyzo Kanyunyuzi, who performs as The Last Gal, is building a solo identity in Uganda’s electronic music scene. According to the article, her DJ journey began in 2022 at Gong Academy, where she trained under Derrick Files before publicly stepping forward later that year. The piece says she has since focused on electronic styles such as house and garage, rather than following the more dominant nightclub sounds in the city.

The article describes 2023 as a period when she stepped away from the spotlight to continue her studies and sharpen her craft abroad, then returned to Uganda in February 2024. That return is presented as a turning point in her rise on Kampala’s nightlife circuit. Sqoop also notes that she was at one point informally linked with media personality Etania as a potential duo, but the two later developed separate paths.

The story frames The Last Gal’s brand as a deliberate effort to stand on her own. Her stage name comes from being the last-born in her family, and she says her style is defined by unconventional song selection, transitions and confidence behind the decks. The article says her next major milestone is a solo rave scheduled for October 2 at Guvnor Street, where she plans to combine music, visuals, lighting and performance. The event, if it goes ahead as described, would mark a further step in establishing her as an independent act in Kampala’s electronic music community.