Afrigo Band founder and veteran musician Moses Matovu has died.

Reports indicate that Matovu was rushed to Kibuli Hospital on Thursday morning after sustaining injuries in an attack. He succumbed after losing a significant amount of blood.

Matovu was one of Uganda’s most respected musicians and the long-time leader of Afrigo Band, a group that defined Ugandan popular music for decades. His contributions to the local music industry spanned generations and influenced many younger artists.

Further details surrounding the circumstances of the attack and official confirmation from the family are still emerging. Tributes are expected to pour in from across the music industry and the wider public.