Maurice Kirya
World Music Singer
Ugandan singer and actor who experienced a rapid rise to stardom after the release of his debut album Misubbaawa in 2009. He went on to earn a nomination for Pop Video of the Year at the 2012 Channel O Video Music Awards.
He received a grant with a value of 18,000 euros to develop his music career.
He was honored with RFI's 2010 Discoveries Music Award.
He was born and raised in Uganda.
He appeared in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland with Forest Whitaker.