Latest on our desks is a discussion, After Coffee, Who is the second biggest exporter of Uganda.
We all love the limelight, but I think it finally got an easier way to scale. In Uganda, our celebrities have suppressed the local market and they are in for the international market. Of late we are looking at the Big 3 socialites who make Uganda’s headlines on the national level.
We understand you might have your favorite artist but am sure they didn’t make it up to this level. Here, we are talking of artists who have gone throughout Africa and are recognized by netizens and media houses in different countries.
If you here thinking of Gravity Omutujju, A pass, Ykee Benda, King Saha, Nina Roz, Azawi, Fresh Kid, David Lutalo, Bebe cool, Ray P, Mike Winnie, Pallaso, Chameleon, Weasel, Bad Black, Crystal Pandal, Faridah Nakazibwe, and the list keeps on going, my friend, we are not here for those and we suggest you keep those for the local market battles and media channels.
Here we are talking of the biggest exporter, not local retail shops.
How are you going to rate the biggest exporter?
Well, we shall look through their following and impact on different social media channels, music reach on an international level, shows, awards, and panels ( International not local ), and what value do they carry.
How and who started this battle?
Hahhaha! Thanks for the question, it all started on Instagram from none other than a female socialite, social media influencer Zari Hassan alias the boss lady on her social media accounts.
When we scroll through our archives, it’s not our first time seeing the socialite praise herself but I think this time she hit it harder.
“Must be the Ugandan sauce.” says the boss lady
“After coffee, I must be the 2nd biggest export from Uganda.” Says the boss lady
Do you mean other Ugandan celebrities won’t participate in this battle?
The export battle is for everyone but there are conditions to meet. First, as long as you hit the international level.
I understand you feel pity for your favorite artists who didn’t make it up to this level, but with postdator, we are going to subdivide the battle into 4 namely Retail, wholesale, WareHousing and export battle but first, we shall go with what trending and later you will get to see your favorite artist climb across to the export level.
So, what makes Zari, Eddy Kenzo, and Bobi wine stand out from the rest?
Brief about Zari? (Zarinnah Hassan)
Zarinnah Hassan, alias zari the boss lady by her social media channels and fan base is an Uganda socialite, South African businesswoman, and social media influencer. And she believes she’s the second exporter of Uganda after coffee.
Biography
Zarinah Hassan born 23 September 1980 is a Ugandan Socialite, Musician, and businessman who resides in South Africa where she runs her business. She’s the heir and CEO of Brooklyn City College (BCC), a South African based diverse, progressive educational institute that she co-founded with her late husband Ivan Ssemwnaga.
Family
Zarinah started her love life and family in South Africa where she met and married Ivan Semwanga. By 2013, Hassan and Semwanga ended their relationship with 3 children having reported that Semwanga was physically abusing Zari.
In 2017, Ivan got a massive stroke and later was admitted to Steve Biko Account Academic Hospital. He later died on 25 May 2017 and was buried in Uganda. Following the funeral, Zari returned to South Africa to manage the businesses and some other real estate enterprises. She now has two children with Tanzania’s artist Diamond Platinumz, and the latest from their side is a broken relationship.
From her successful business stories, recently she was in the news about how rich she is and her estimated net worth is $10.7 million.
Besides that, 42 years old zari Hassan serves as a Chief Executive Officer for a number of schools located in Brooklyn as well as in South Africa.
Of late she became a television star who is featuring in the Netflix reality series known as Young, Famous, and Africa. Featuring other famous stars, singer Diamond Platnumz, 2Baba, and many more on the African continent.
Brief about Eddy Kenzo. (Edrisah Musuuza)
Edrisah Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo is Uganda’s singer and executive founder and a member of Big Talent entertainment. His breakthrough song was stamina and he received international attention in 2014 after the release of his single Sitya Loss and an accompanying video of Ghetto kids.
Life and Education.
Edrisah whose stage performance name is Eddy Kenzo born in Masaka district Uganda. He is referred to as a self-made man as his mother died when he was the age of 5 years old. Throughout his childhood, Kenzo spent most of his time on the streets of Masaka and Kampala. Later he aspired to be a professional footballer and joined Masaka local council FC camp. As a successful sportsperson and footballer, Kenzo received a sports bursary to attend Lubiri secondary school in Kampala. Latest from sources and him, there’s no proof that Kenzo completed his studies.
Music Career and awards.
Edrisah Musuuza began his music career in 2008 with his stage name Eddy Kenzo. iN 2010, he released his first single Yannimba with Mikie wine ( Bobi wine’s brother ). By 2011, Eddy Kenzo had released his breakthrough song Stamina which was used as a theme song for many politicians in the countries’ elections. Kenzo continued releasing new music ever since then and held his first concert at Kyadondo Rugby grounds with his latest hit then Kamunguluze. In January 2015, Kenzo performed at the opening ceremonies of the Africa cup of Nations hosted in equatorial Guinea and later performed at the tournament final. That’s all about his breakthrough.
Awards.
In 2015, he was honored with the BET Award for viewers’ Choice of best New international Artist of the year. And a quick note here, he was the first artist to win a BET of any kind in East Africa. He was later named as ambassador of the Kenyan Tourism board in 2017 and later appointed for the same role by the Uganda Tourism board.
In 2018, Kenzo won a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award as the favorite African star.
Music collaborations and International performances.
Mbilo Mbilo featuring Nigerian star Niniola
Kenzo earned writing credit on Jidenna’s Little Bit More which featured on the Mi Casa Single.
Alongside Triplets Ghetto Kids, he performed at multiple African Music festivals in Canada including Afrofest in Toronto. He also performed at the one Africa Music festival in Dubai. Kenzo also went on to perform in Europe ahead of the release of his second album launch Biology. He also went on a tour of Africa with stops in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Mali, and others.
Well, it’s a long story for Kenzo, but we ask we cut it short for the next episode. Kindly do you think Eddy Kenzo is a good fit to be called Uganda’s biggest exporter after Coffee?
Brief about Bobi Winnie ( Robert Kyagulanyi )
The latest making it to this list, believe it or not, is Bobi Wine. In Bobi’s case, his export is both more political and musical. We shall look upon his success stories as a political practitioner.
Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and Ghetto president is known by the masses. Is a profound Singer, Actor, activist, and politician.
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was born in Mpigi District Uganda on 12 Feburary 1982. He grew up in Kamwokya slums in the northeast part of Kampala. His mother was a nurse and his father was a farmer.
As an activist, he has campaigned for hospital sanitization, malaria prevention, refugee rights, and children’s education. His songs are referred to as anthems to the middle and lower class masses in Uganda. They are referred to as peaceful protests and edutainment and calling upon young people to join politics and change their country’s destiny. He is married to Barbara Kyahulanyi alias Barbie. With whom he has four children.
I understand at this time you are already mad and wondering why we talk of Bobi, well trust me is a great exporter of human rights and is recognized in Africa and across the globe, he has attended different platforms and as of recent he has represented Uganda in the Geneva humanitarian summit 2022. Like it or not he has stood out. Do think it’s a discussion we should take on or any reasons to disagree, kindly drop in the comment section below we shall keep in touch.
Finally, we would love to congratulate all Postdator readers who took the time to read up to this stage, that was our view of who we think stood out from the rest, kindly in whichever case, feel free to disagree and submit who you think was left out in the comment section.
