| Rabadaba - Africa's Lil' Wayne |
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Famous for his hot-off-the-shelf hit, Bwekiri, Rabadaba, real names Faizal Sseguya seems bent on taking over Ugandan's radio and television stations. If there is one person currently on the "Most wanted" list on Uganda's music scene, it's got to be Rabadaba. With many Ugandans wondering who this fella is, it is unbelievable that he has been in the musical game for over three years now. Famous for his hot-off-the-shelf hit, Bwekiri, Rabadaba, real names Faizal Sseguya seems bent on taking over Ugandan's radio and television stations. If Ugandans didn't know, Rabadaba has been in the industry for a while. He is a former member of the group called Spontaneous, comprised of Gatimo and Paragon, who had been working with Grace Nakimera,and himself as Phenomenon. Later, they all ventured into solo careers with the most prominent being Grace Nakimera. However, the raga artist seems confident that with the way things are going for him, the sky is definitely the limit. So... should I refer to you as Lil' Wayne of Uganda?Rabadaba: (laughs) I am a dancehall guy, Wayne is a hip hopper. When I started plaiting my hair, Wayne was not that big and somehow, when it grew longer, everyone started telling me how I look so much like the guy. At first, I didn't really care but it became too much that I started to complain. Honestly, I think I am more handsome than the guy. It sucks when I am compared to him. No hard feelings here, Wayne. Basically, who is Rabadaba?
Rabadaba: Ummm. He is a simple guy... ummm... Crazy about dancehall. I am very reserved, crazy at the same time... educated... yeah. (laughs) So, when did you join the game? Rabadaba: I have been singing since 2006. I started out 2006 with Gatimo and Paragon. Paragon later left so Spontaneous remained with only two people. Eventually, Gatimo and I went solo in 2009. The last show I did with Gatimo was in December 2008. So, are you still in contact with the other guys? Rabadaba: Well, Gatimo is in the United Kingdom pursuing a Master's degree whereas Paragon is in the United States. He has a white band he works with and does his raga thing. He is married too. Grace is here with me and she's doing quite well. So are you comfortable with your solo project?Rabadaba: Yeah, I am not complaining. There are always the more focused people in the group and I think that was Grace and I. Your hit single, Bwekiri, is a favorite jam, especially on the radio stations and in the clubs. Tell me more about it?Rabadaba: Well, there is this one night I went out and felt I had money to spend but no girl wanted to be with me. Most of them were like, 'As long as you have enough money, we will chill with you'. Through that, I ended up writing the song. I was really disturbed by the fact that I have to have money to have a good time. So there, that's how Bwekiri was born. Apart from Bwekiri, any other hits? Rabadaba: Mukyaamu is another of my songs and is currently receiving massive airplay. I think it's doing great. I am also working on some other hits with Olunyiriri as one of my latest projects. It will be out soon. --> |
