Singer Daudi Mugema dies in Gulu

Sad news emerging Tuesday morning indicates that Ugandan singer Daudi Mugema has died.

The singer is said to have passed away last night in a hotel in Gulu, Northern Uganda.

Mugema is most known for his song “Katonda W’abanaku.”

According to reports, he was found dead in a hotel room in Gulu.

He had reportedly traveled to the city to meet with Gen Salim Saleh.

Details about this sad development were still scanty

Illness and treatment

He singer, however, is reported to have been battling an aggressive cancer.

Early this year, he was hospitalised with swollen legs. He said he went to Mulago Hospital, where the cancer was confirmed.

However, subsequent checks in three hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey, came out negative.

Mugema said he was helped, among others, by Gen Salim Saleh with a substantial amount of money, which he used to travel to Turkey for treatment.

Others who supported him included Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, Stabua Natooro, Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, Mr. Lule of Paka Last, Hajji Haruna Mubiru, Mesach Semakula, Eddy Kenzo, David Lutalo, and Maama Fiina among others.

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