If you missed the latest Tusker Malt Conversessions episode, drop everything and hit YouTube now because Afrigo Band just gave a masterclass in soul, legacy, and musical magic.
Airing at exactly 6 PM (don’t say they didn’t warn you), the fifth episode wasn’t just a performance it was a full-on nostalgic rollercoaster led by Uganda’s most iconic music family. Yes, the Afrigo Band. And yes, they still have it.
From the moment “Sirina” hit, it was clear this wasn’t going to be your usual concert clip. The stage was perfectly set for legends: wide, classy, and giving just enough room for every sax, drum, guitar, and good vibe. And when they rolled into “Music,” “Jim,” “Obangaina,” and “Sikulimba”? Whew. It felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket of memories… but also wanting to get up and dance.
The beauty of this episode? It wasn’t just the music it was the heart. Every band member got real in their “conversession,” opening up about the decades of hustle, heartbreak, and hope that kept them together. Moses Matovu took us back to the 70s, when Afrigo was born during some of Uganda’s most unstable years. No instruments? No problem. They made it work.
Joanita Kawalya, Racheal Magoola, Sarah Namulondo, and Herman Ssewanyana also shared what it means to be part of Afrigo late nights, missed milestones, and choosing art every single time. Their stories felt like family secrets finally being told.
“This wasn’t just a band. It was our life,” Magoola said, and yeah cue the tears.
Project manager Mercy Atwongyeire called it right. Afrigo Band is a national treasure. And this Conversessions episode? An unforgettable love letter to Ugandan music.
