Popular Ugandan superstar, Moses Ssekibogo aka Radio has been declared dead after undergoing emergency brain surgery.
Radio’s team confirmed his death in a press statement on Thursday.
The singer was hospitalized after being allegedly assaulted while leaving a bar following a misunderstanding.
The assault left him needing major brain surgery.
After the surgery, which took place on January 23, he was reported to have been stable and alive, before he suddenly went into crisis and died on February 1.
Prior to his death, the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was reported to have donated 30 million Ugandan shillings to his team for his upkeep.
A Friday mass has been scheduled to hold in his honour at the Rubaga Cathedral Church.
His body will also be on view at the Ugandan National Theatre at 4 PM on Friday.
Stars across the continent have mourned the singer on their social media handles.
Nigerian star Wizkid wrote on Instagram:
“Rest in paradise my brother Radio! 💔…Speechless… Love u forever star! ❤️ !! Nothing can ever be the same! 💔! My Superstar lives forever…🖤🖤🖤
Peter wrote: “My heart goes out to the entire Ssekibogo family and Ugandan music lovers and Fans😢 Just heard about the passing of Mowzey Radio😭 R.I.P. Bro. You were a Man of great Talent and you will be missed.☹️🙁🕯R.I.P. #RipRadio #MowzeyRadio”
