Kenzo revealed that he plans to push for the establishment of a resting place reserved for creatives, provided their families consent.
In a moment heavy with grief but rich with reflection, Eddy Kenzo turned a vigil into a vision.
Speaking at the candle-lit vigil of Fik Fameica’s mother, the late Jackline Nassimbwa, the UNMF President floated an idea that stopped many in their tracks: a cemetery dedicated exclusively to creatives. Not as a morbid afterthought, but as a dignified final curtain call for the artists who gave their lives to entertaining the nation.
Kenzo revealed that during the remainder of his tenure at the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), he plans to push for the establishment of a resting place reserved for creatives, provided their families consent.
“When I am still the President of UNMF in the remaining tenure of my term, I will advocate for the establishment of a cemetery where we can inter creatives whose families provide consent, as the late Herman Basudde had requested a similar sendoff.”
For Kenzo, this isn’t just policy talk, it’s personal.
Drawing from his own journey off the streets, Kenzo explained that many creatives come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Some have no ancestral land. Others are estranged from families. Yet, in life, they fill stadiums, sound systems, and hearts across the country.
In death, many are left without a dignified place to rest.
“It would be fitting to have a designated resting place for creatives only, as some lack burial grounds yet deserve a dignified farewell.”
Kenzo’s proposal imagines more than a cemetery. He sees a space that fans can visit, a place where stories live on, and a site that could eventually become a national monument celebrating Uganda’s creative legacy.
A kind of hall of fame without the velvet ropes.
The vigil also drew prominent voices, including NUP leader and musician Bobi Wine, who used the moment to widen the conversation. While mourning with Fik Fameica, Bobi Wine urged leaders and artists alike to speak up about Uganda’s healthcare system.
He lamented that Jackline Nassimbwa succumbed to cancer at just 51, a loss he described as both painful and avoidable.
According to Bobi Wine, with stronger medical facilities, she might still be alive.
The message was clear: honoring creatives shouldn’t begin only when it’s too late.
Jackline Nassimbwa was laid to rest on Sunday in Kasana, Luweero District.
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