In 2010, Kenneth Kizza, an instrumental maker and performer graced the opening ceremony of the world’s biggest soccer show piece.
It is one of his proudest moments and speaks about it fondly.
Today, the 45-year-old still yearns for this kind of international exposure on a consistent basis. He says he lacks the financial resources to achieve his dream.
For the last 15 years, Kizza has been training young people how to use and make the traditional music and dance instruments.
In a bid to promote African traditional music and music instruments, Kizza decided to set up a music and dance training centre whose progress has been hindered by financial constraints.
“My dream was to finish construction by 2024 but the plan stalled because I have no money,” Kizza said. He bought land in Nansana Municipality.
He said he needed about Shs 80 million and has raised some money from his performances and sale of music instruments.
Kizza is now looking for support from international and national donors to make his dream come true.
“African music and instruments have killed by technology. The number of Africa instrument makers has gone down and If people like me are supported we shall change this grim picture,” Kizza says.
