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Ugandan singer David Lutalo has opened up about his humble beginnings and the odd jobs he took on to raise money for his music career.
In an interview, Lutalo revealed that before his rise to fame, he was deeply involved in charcoal burning – a skill he still considers himself an expert in.
"I was very good at charcoal burning, and I still am," he said.
"You should never think that if you take me from where I am now, I will lack what to eat. I can still do charcoal burning. I am also good at farming and being a porter on buildings."
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These odd jobs played a crucial role in funding his music journey. Lutalo used the money he earned from his charcoal work to pay for recording sessions, setting the foundation for his musical career.
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The Breakthrough Moment
Lutalo's passion for music began at a young age, as he would often record his own songs onto tapes.
His big break came when he visited local artist MC Eddy in Kasana and shared his music.
Impressed by his talent, MC Eddy introduced him to Moses Ssempereza of Mozart Studios.
While the studio charged Shs 120,000 per song, Ssempereza, recognising Lutalo's potential, offered him three songs at half the price. Lutalo paid for this opportunity using the funds he had earned from his charcoal-burning job.
The collaboration led to the creation of Lutalo's first album, which featured hit songs like Kapapala, Batusosola, and Ai Mukama. The album proved to be a success, with Lutalo selling it for Shs 4 million.