ADVERTISEMENT

Rema and I started Ghetto Kids journey; give us credit - Kenzo

Eddy Kenzo has sought recognition for “kick-starting” the journey of the high-flight Ghetto Kids dance group.

Eddy Kenzo says he and Rema put Ghetto kids on the path to success

The group was on May 31st, 2023, picked for the grand finale of Britain's Got Talent.

ADVERTISEMENT

The youngsters could bring home the grand prize of $250,000 or about Shs 100 million at the end of the finale, which is set for tomorrow, June 4th.

Speaking about the success of the group, Kenzo, real names Edirisa Musuuza said he deserved credit for opening their path, when he gave them a platform on his Sitya Loss song.

I am the one who even gave them that name Ghetto Kids, because they were initially called The Triplets. I put them on my song. I was the one behind the camera in that video; I remember we had two takes; I told them what to wear…it was all my script,” Kenzo said on Galaxy FM on Friday.

ADVERTISEMENT

The singer narrated that when he first met the kids, he was with his then partner, Rema Namakula.

At the time, they were with their primary school teacher. I found them in Namasuba late in the night and I was touched. I don’t wish to bring up her name, but I was with Rema and she is my witness,” he recounted.

When we got home, I said to her, ‘how can such young kids be out at night at 3am in the morning hustling?’ So I got in touch with the (teacher), I went and created that song and put them in the video.”

Although he has not been able to be with them all along the way, Kenzo says his intervention paved the way for the group’s current status.

God has brought them to where they are now, but I started their journey and I am so proud.”

ADVERTISEMENT

Besides the Ghetto Kids, Kenzo says he also opened the way for the equally famous Masaka Kids Africana group, and a plethora of other musicians and artistes including Eddy Wizzy, Wembley, Tip Swizzy, Big Eye, Gravity Omutujju, Martha Mukisa, Kin Bella among others.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulse.ug

Recommended articles

How Nyamutoro organised Eddy Kenzo’s 2022 Kololo Festival

How Nyamutoro organised Eddy Kenzo’s 2022 Kololo Festival

Wizkid accused of chasing clout after dissociating himself from Afrobeats

Wizkid accused of chasing clout after dissociating himself from Afrobeats

NBS TV’s Canary Mugume recognised in Avance Media's 2023 100 Most Influential Young Africans

NBS TV’s Canary Mugume recognised in Avance Media's 2023 100 Most Influential Young Africans

Easter Plot: Jameson and Friends is on at Garden City Rooftop

Easter Plot: Jameson and Friends is on at Garden City Rooftop

Kenzo flanks Minister Nyamutoro at swearing-in

Kenzo flanks Minister Nyamutoro at swearing-in

Salvado weeps at dad’s vigil; family court fight blocks burial at country home

Salvado weeps at dad’s vigil; family court fight blocks burial at country home

Bebe Cool talks showbiz with Juliana Kanyomozi

Bebe Cool talks showbiz with Juliana Kanyomozi

VD & 'same' jacket: Kenzo breaks silence on relationship with Minister Nyamutoro

VD & 'same' jacket: Kenzo breaks silence on relationship with Minister Nyamutoro

How Diddy got to be one of hip-hop's biggest businessmen

How Diddy got to be one of hip-hop's biggest businessmen

ADVERTISEMENT