February is known as the month of love in many parts of the world but to fans of the fallen singer Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo, it is one to commemorate the emotional departure of an icon reflecting relentlessly on the legacy he left behind.

Known popularly by his stage name, ‘Mowzey Radio’, the singer originating from humble beginnings sang his way into Ugandans hearts sweeping them away with luganda and English themed songs.

Born January 25, 1985, Radio was one of the main performers of the Ugandan music group ‘Goodlyfe Crew’ with Douglas Mayanja alias Weasel Manizo. He started his music career as a backup artist for the Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone.

Before rising to fame, Radio attended Makerere University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology in 2005.  Radio’s music career took off after releasing his first solo song, ‘Tujja Kuba Wamu,’ in 2004, and he went on to achieve significant success, including winning multiple HiPipo Music Awards and earning a BET nomination .

On Febuary 1, 2018 at Case Hospital in Kampala, Radio succumbed to an untimely death from a blood clot in his brain sustained in a bar brawl in Entebbe a few days earlier. He was laid to rest at Kagga-Nakawuka in Wakiso District.

Speaking to Nexus Media, Radio’s elder brother Frank Ssekibogo, said that losing him was a very big blow to the family especially their mother saying that it was quiet unfortunate that his friends abandoned his family.

“Moses passed away. He was an important person in the world because of his music. He was a strong pillar for the family. We made a very huge loss when we lost him. A lot has happened ever since he passed away, the people who we thought were his friends showed us that may all they wanted from him was what they benefitted from him,” Ssekibogo said.

He, however voiced his concerns towards the shortcomings and the challenges experienced by the late Radio’s family in meeting the bare necessities after his demise.

“Our mother is drowning in sorrow. As a mother she is still in pain. If us siblings still feel the gap he left, then what about his mother. We hear from the children that Mowzey left behind but we do not support them financially because all that he left behind like his music does not give us any income,” he added.

While the loss of Radio is an ongoing pain for his family, this time of year is also an opportunity for reflection and celebration of his life. From January 31 to February 3, 2025, family, friends, and fans gather once more at his burial grounds in Kagga-Nakawuka to hold prayers, share stories, and pay tribute to a man who changed the landscape of Ugandan music forever.

His tracks like Neera, Nsimbi, Zino Enaku, Bwekiri, Romantic Call, Breathe Away, Sweet Lady, and Byagana continue to be celebrated by his loyal fans, who find comfort in the songs that still have the power to stir emotions and spark memories.