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Kampala (AFP) – Orphaned and homeless, Eddy Kenzo used to struggle to persuade DJs to play his songs, but Uganda’s first Grammy contender said his success offers hope that even the poorest person can triumph.
Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance, Kenzo — whose real name is Edrisah Musuuza — said the news left him “speechless”.
“I can’t express my feelings. It is like I am dreaming,” the…