Uganda

Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu has died after reportedly being attacked and sustaining serious head injuries in Kampala.

Veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu has reportedly died following an alleged attack in which he was reportedly struck on the head and seriously injured. According to information received by Ground TV, Matovu was rushed to Kibuli Hospital after losing a significant amount of blood, but relatives later confirmed his death. The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack remain unclear, while tributes are expected for the legendary musician, whose career spanned several decades and played a significant role in Uganda’s live-band music tradition.

September 24, 2026 · 7:44 AM EAT Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu has died after reportedly being attacked and sustaining serious head injuries in Kampala.
Veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu has reportedly died, according to information from people close to his family.

Matovu is said to have passed away after he was allegedly attacked and struck on the head by individuals described by sources as “Kifesi” goons.

According to information reaching Ground TV, the veteran musician reportedly sustained serious injuries during the alleged attack and lost a significant amount of blood.

He was reportedly rushed to Kibuli Hospital, where medical personnel made efforts to save his life. However, close relatives later confirmed his death, describing it as the end of a remarkable journey in Uganda’s music industry.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack remain unclear, including what may have led to the incident and the identities of those allegedly involved. Further details are expected as authorities, relatives and other sources provide more information.

Matovu was one of the most recognisable figures in Uganda’s live-band music scene and was closely associated with Afrigo Band, one of the country’s longest-running musical groups.

For several decades, he entertained audiences in Uganda and beyond, playing an important role in preserving the country’s live-band tradition and contributing to the development of Uganda’s music industry.

His reported death marks the loss of a veteran performer whose career spanned several decades and whose music touched generations of Ugandans.

As news of his passing continues to spread, fellow musicians, fans and people who worked with him are expected to pay tribute to the legendary performer and celebrate his contribution to Ugandan music.

Ground TV will continue to update this story as more information emerges about the alleged attack, Matovu’s death and burial arrangements.