James Ssewakiryanga Junior,[1] professionally known as Ssewa Ssewa,[2] is a Ugandan live performing musician, multi – instrumentalist, founder of Janzi Band and inventor of Janzi, a musical instrument.
He started studying business at university, but after being encouraged and taught by members of his father's band, decided to pursue music.
He has performed on many stages both in Uganda and abroad and has worked with many musicians including the Quela Band,[6] Navio, A Pass, Isaiah Katumwa, Suzan Kerunen, Mame Ndiak, Giovanni Kiyingi and Hugh Masekela.
[citation needed] He was one of the main performers at World Music Day in Uganda in June 2017 alongside Apio Moro, Haka Mukiga, Mame Ndiak, Jackie Akello and many others.
[7] In 2024, Ssewa Ssewa performed at the Non-Aligned Movement summit at Serena hotel in Kigo and he entertained the NAM delegates with his cultural music sounds of the Janzi instrument.