Matooke Republic
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos
  • Relationships
Matooke Republic
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos
  • Relationships
No Result
View All Result
Matooke Republic
No Result
View All Result

Interview: Former media personality Gabriel Kakuru who turned to professional advertising now making music as a hobby

William Kasoba by William Kasoba
June 5, 2019
in Entertainment
Reading Time: 4 mins read
18
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Gabriel Kakuru currently the CEO of Brand Active has been in the local entertainment industry for a long time as a Television and Radio presenter (WBS TV, Monitor FM currently KFM). However, his love for music has lured him back to the industry this time not as a presenter but a serious vocalist.  Matooke Republic caught up with him in an interview and this is what he had to say.  

You deal in advertising professionally, where did the love for music come from?

Music has always been a hobby, I sang in my younger years. In fact, I shared the same stage with the icons Juliana and Chameleone in the early 2000s. There was no money then in music so I moved on to business. I realised recently that I had left what i really loved, so I am back!

RELATED POSTS

Bebe Cool in Dar es Salaam for Tanzanian leg of “Break The Chains” Album Tour

Key Kenyan media personalities react to Bebe Cool’s Break the Chains Album

Should we take it that you’re now full focused to doing commercial music?

Not for now. To me it’s a hobby, not a profession. Just like one goes to the gym or golf club, for me I go to studio.

Since you just go to studio then who writes your music?

I don’t have anyone in particular. I have worked with Tusker Fame Project Winner, Esther Nabaasa; amazing songwriters like Ray Signature, Yese Oman Rafiki, Smart Keys and Doctor Brain among others.

 “We just want love” the lyrics are amazing, the video was on point, tells us the chemistry behind it?

This was a perfect collaboration with the amazing Esther Nabaasa and production guru Michael Fingaz! With a good sound from the duo, I had to use Sasha Vybz for the video – the one person I consider the best in the industry.

What are your next plans musically?

I am honestly not looking that far in the future yet. Right now i just want to do good music and hopefully have the world accept it. First 16 track album is out and videos for most of the songs are in the works! Whatever opportunities that come along, we shall weigh them.

Well established musicians are currently turning away from music to politics. Do you want to emulate a similar trend?

Well, music comes with fame. And fame comes with numbers. Numbers seem to convince many that they can win an election. Personally, I will never take that route. Family, Music and business is all i am into.

Do you think the music industry can stand without the likes of the big named stars, Jose Chameleon, Bebe Cool, and Bobi Wine now that they’re turning into politicians?

There is an amazing pool of talent from singers, songwriters, and producers. Music is destined to be a big industry with or without the 3 legends. But my prayer is that they never hang up the mic! They are so talented.

So far, what is your success story?

God has blessed me with a beautiful family and a fairly good business in Brand Active. I am thankful. I have a Happy family with 3 amazing kids and their beautiful mom! ..not looking for more than that. I am content.

Related

Tags: Gabriel Kakuru
Share7Tweet5Send
William Kasoba

William Kasoba

Related Posts

No Content Available
Next Post

“A will to be valid must obey both law and cultural norms"- Buganda Kingdom cultural leaders conclude that Nsibambi’s will is invalid

Another petitioner asks Kadaga to rubbish Munyagwa’s plot to re-examine concluded BoU probe into closed banks

RECOMMENDED

President Yoweri Museveni.

You’re facing challenges because you keep electing opposition candidates – Museveni urges Kampala to vote out the Opposition

July 9, 2025
Equity Bank Uganda MD Gift Shoko.

Equity Bank Uganda set to launch 2025 Top 100 mid-sized companies survey

July 8, 2025
  • 643 Followers
  • 23.9k Followers

MOST VIEWED

  • Here is how to use NIRA’s new online portal to register or renew your national ID

    3879 shares
    Share 1552 Tweet 970
  • DNA test confirms late MP Ssegirinya was father to only 4 of 9 children presented after his death

    93 shares
    Share 37 Tweet 23
  • Kampala University proprietor Prof Kateregga’s wife rejects DNA results indicating one of three children is not his, demands fresh test in the United States

    92 shares
    Share 37 Tweet 23
  • Properties owned by late billionaire Aponye at risk of auction over Shs15 billion loan arrears

    73 shares
    Share 29 Tweet 18
  • Pastor Bugingo’s daughter Doreen Gift awarded scholarship to Arizona State University in the US

    60 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
Matooke Republic

Uganda's only free Newspaper. Out every Thursday. Freshly peeled info. kiwatule, Kampala, Uganda.

  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos

© Matooke Republic 2024

© Matooke Republic 2024

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.