By Nicholas Oneal
Singer Martha Mukisa had just arrived at Entebbe International Airport from a show in Dubai when she got news that she had won an award for the most downloaded caller tune in a month from July to December 2021.
The Black Magic Entertainment star Mukisa’s Sango song with Eddy Kenzo won the Best Artist in the Reggae/Dancehall category at the grand finale of the MTN CallerTunez awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel on March 30.
To receive the award, Mukisa dashed from the airport, makeup-free, so she could make it on time.
She then had a quick change of clothes in the Serena washrooms, to ready herself for the photo moments.
And indeed, the photographers had a field day taking pictures of her grinning ear to ear.
Martha Mukisa giving a speech after receiving her award at the MTN CallerTunez awards grand finale at the Kampala Serena Hotel on March 30. Photo by Nicholas Oneal
Mukisa was rewarded with sh2.5m.
Every month since last year, artistes with the most caller tune downloads have been receiving sh1m from MTN hence Mukisa winning the month of July last year.
In total, Mukisa, who replaced singer John Blaq at Black Magic Entertainment, got sh3.5m.
