and Kabaka Edward Mutesa II who regularly summoned Wamala to his court to perform the song.

[3] By the time of his death, he had over 60 songs to his name, including Nabutono produced in 1959, Viola (1974), Welcome Pope Paul VI (1969), Akaana Ka Kawalya (1974), and Ebinyumu Ebyaffe (1998), among others.

His musical talent was spotted when he was five years old, and his uncle started to call on him to entertain his frequent visitors.

He also studied TV production in Wales and on return to Uganda in 1961 worked with the national broadcaster, until 1981 when he retired.

[5] Wamala was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2000, and subsequently underwent surgery and 52 weeks of chemotherapy.

[5][6][clarification needed] Wamala dropped out of school in junior secondary three and started to work at a Kampala music store[which?].

He used that opportunity to be examined by guitarist George Cissily, and obtained a BMG[clarification needed] Diploma in plectrum guitar playing, majoring in finger-board harmony.

Its membership included Kampala lawyer Andrew Kasirye, and singers Tonny Ssenkebejje, Peterson Tusuubira Mutebi, Frank Mbalire and Kabuye Ssembogga.