Uganda: Music Industry Mourns as Singer Evelyn Lagu Dies

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'Ogumanga' singer Evelyn Nakabira also known as Evelyn Lagu has passed on.

Lagu, who has been battling a kidney complication for a long spell died Monday morning, according to family sources.

Evelyn's death was also confirmed by fellow artist and President of the Uganda National Musicians Association Edirisa Musuza alias Eddie Kenzo. "We took these pictures last Tuesday at the Jam session and I can't believe you're gone, dear Evelyn Lagu. You have fought a big battle my sister may your soul rest in peace," Kenzo said.Musician Ali Buken alias Nubian Li: You did put up a good fight for dear life. May God grant you everlasting eternal peace Evelyn Lagu.

Evelyn Lagu has been struggling with kidney problems and most of our artists couldn't come out to help and they had the capability now your going to see most of them posting her everywhere 😠😠 REST WITH THE ANGELS LOVE

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

 

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