Eddy Kenzo Suggests a Dedicated Burial Site for Uganda’s Stars
Ugandan singer and Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president Eddy Kenzo has a bold new idea for the country’s entertainment scene.
He has proposed creating a cemetery exclusively for creatives, saying it would honor their contributions and preserve their legacy for future generations.
Kenzo revealed the plan while speaking at the vigil for Fik Fameica’s late mother, Jackline Nassimbwa, who recently passed away after a battle with cancer.
According to him, many artistes, especially those from difficult beginnings, often have no connection to their ancestral burial grounds.
He argued that it is time to give them a dignified resting place, a spot where fans and loved ones can celebrate their lives.
During the remainder of my term as UNMF President, I will advocate for the establishment of a cemetery where creatives can be laid to rest, with their families’ consent, similar to what the late Herman Basudde had requested. It would be fitting to have a designated resting place exclusively for creatives, as some lack burial grounds yet deserve a dignified farewell.
Reflecting on his own journey growing up on the streets, Kenzo stressed that many creatives come from challenging backgrounds and often lack access to family burial land.
A dedicated cemetery, he suggested, would ensure dignified send-offs and could potentially become a national landmark celebrating Uganda’s creative achievements.
