Maurice Kirya proves that good music is bigger than hits

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda reported that Ugandan singer Maurice Kirya drew a strong reception at Maurice Kirya Live, held on Saturday night at the International School of Uganda auditorium in Lubowa. The concert was his second at the venue, and the article said the crowd stayed after the show to talk about what they had seen rather than leaving quickly, which the publisher used as a sign of success.

According to the report, Kirya opened with a three-piece band and leaned heavily on newer material from his 2022 album Road to Kirya and his 2025 release This Is Happening. The audience, including younger fans, reportedly sang along to songs that are not widely played on radio or television, suggesting that his catalogue has reached beyond his older mainstream hits such as Boda Boda, Beera Nabo and Wooye.

The piece also noted that Kirya included a mix of older fan favourites and requests, including Njagala Gwe, and shared the stage with Frost, Elijah Kitaka and Lillian Mbabazi. Another highlight was a tribute performance with Myko Ouma for King Oyo, Moses Matovu and Alex Mukulu. The concert ended with Mulembe Gwa Kirya after the audience urged him to return for an encore. In broader context, the article presents Kirya as an artist who prioritizes full-album performance and stagecraft over relying only on past hits.