Nigerian defunct music duo, Psquare and Ugandan President, Yoweri Museven, have paid tribute to one of East Africa’s most popular musicians, Mowzey Radio, who died after a reported bar brawl.
Peter wrote, My heart goes out to the entire Ssekibogo family and Ugandan music lovers and Fans.Just heard about the passing of Mowzey Radio. R.I.P. Bro.
“You were a Man of great Talent and you will be missed.R.I.P. #RipRadio #MowzeyRadio.”
Paul also wrote, “Rip radio ( Ugandans best vocalist).”
Radio died at Case Hospital in Kampala where he had been admitted after reportedly being beaten into a coma following a fight at De Bar, a local hang-out spot last week.
Thr hospital where Radio died released a statement. It read, “The management of Case Hospital regret to announce the passing of Moses Ssekibogo alias Moze Radio today 1st February 2018 at 6:00 am,” read part of the statement issued by Case Hospital.
This comes just hours after President Museven contributed Shs30m towards his treatment.
“The management of Case Hospital acknowledges the payment of UGX 30,000,000 received from H.E The President of the Republic of Uganda @KagutaMuseveni.
“We are grateful for this generous deed of contributing to hospital bills for the amazingly talented Ugandan vocalist Radio,” read part of the statement from Case Hospital.
Last week, police said they had arrested five people to help with their investigations into the beating of Radio.
The announcement of his sudden death sent shock waves to fans of the late musician.Many took to their social media pages to write condolences.Many also shared their favourite songs from his album.
Photos on Twitter showed a large group of mourners gathering outside the Kampala hospital where he died.
President Museveni was among those to pay tribute to the singer. He was among the artists who contributed to a song in support of the politician during the 2016 elections.
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Have been told about the untimely death of musician Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. I had only recently made a financial contribution towards his treatment and hoped he would get better. He was a talented young person with a great future ahead of him. May he rest in peace.
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) February 1, 2018
Very sad to hear about the passing of a great Ugandan musical talent, Mowzey Radio. He will be sorely missed. RIP Radio.
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) February 1, 2018
The manner in which #MowzeyRadio died is tragic, regrettable and avoidable. He was young and restless, but what a voice, what a talent! Issa thread.
— Daniel Kalinaki (@Kalinaki) February 1, 2018
I’m saddened to hear of the death of the young talented singer Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. My deep condolences to family and friends. #RIPMowzeyRadio https://t.co/EXYvhU77Oa pic.twitter.com/BR51J0DSYD
— Rebecca Kadaga (@RebeccaKadaga) February 1, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Mowzey Radio. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans in our country and across the world. #RIPMowzeyRadio pic.twitter.com/q7GIRQlTac
— FDC Official (@FDCOfficial1) February 1, 2018
I’m saddened to hear of the death of the young talented singer Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. My deep condolences to family and friends. #RIPMowzeyRadio https://t.co/EXYvhU77Oa pic.twitter.com/BR51J0DSYD
— Rebecca Kadaga (@RebeccaKadaga) February 1, 2018
Mowzey Radio dead. Unbelievable and shocking . What a talent he was. RIP.
— Norman Magaya (@amugira) February 1, 2018
God is not fair! #RIP Radio a.k.a Mowzey Radio.
We gonna miss your beats ? pic.twitter.com/8oYImedhQu
— Hon.Ibrahim Abiriga (@AbirigaIbrahim) February 1, 2018
For this this world is not our home but we are rather visitors and very soon we shall go, you came with nothing but you’ve left us with much to remember.#restinpeace mowzey Radio pic.twitter.com/9mAHocIss3
— Bakka Ronald Elijah (@ronald_elijah) February 1, 2018
Ugandan Mowzey Radio is dead. Singer of the hit song, "Bread and Butter". Sad to loose a very young super star. ?? RIP. #RIPMowzeyRadio pic.twitter.com/prscHOaZOl
— CAPT MACHUX'S (@Machukah) February 1, 2018
It was a Thursday when Ak47 died.
It was a Thursday when Danz Kumapeesa died
It is yet another Thursday and Mowzey Radio had passed on! #RIPMowzeyRadio— King solomon UG ? (@Solomonkibs73) February 1, 2018
Radio was an inspiration.
Rest in Peace #MowzeyRadio pic.twitter.com/zSO59FhB92— #HipHopIpande (@hiphopipande) February 1, 2018
