KAMPALA, UGANDA: Buganda’s Premier, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has joined several journalists and Ugandans on social media in mourning the CBS FM’s Radio Presenter the late Emmanuel Maseege popularly known as DJ Emma.
DJ Emma was pronounced dead on Wednesday morning as he was being rushed to Mengo Hospital in Kampala after his health condition worsened.
In his mourning message, Owek. Mayiga described the late DJ Emma as a hardworking employee who loved his job and said the station has lost a great employee.
“We have lost our employee on CBS 89.2 Emmanuel Masega popularly known as DJ Emma. He has been a good employee, hardworking and he loved his job. I send my condolences to his family and friends. May his Soul Rest In Peace. CPM,” Katikkiro Mayiga said.
Other Ugandans and journalists have taken to social to the sudden demise of the DJ Emma, a man who was known for his niche for oldies nites in popular night clubs in Kampala.
Dembe FM’s Katende Isaac, commonly know as Kasuku Kuku Wazabanga wrote; ” With the death of Dj Emma comes the near death of oldies nites.That guy literally ran all oldies nites in suburban Kampala.I actually donno wat bars and biduula will be like upon opening kuba ba Dj kati batandise kuffa ate abalala badda mukuzimba.”
FDC Spokesperson Harold Kaija mourned the late saying” This is to heavy!! At mid night God call Emma to heaven.I loved his Traffic Jam Melodies on 89.2fm. He knew my music and whenever he played one of my songs, he would send me great.We used to meet every Wed evening while he was leaving the studio and we were entering the studio for Kiriza Oba Gana.He lost a daughter some time back and I have never seen a man breakdown like Emma did.Fare well. A very jolly, down to earth and charming man.”
Musician Zanie Brown wrote; “Kitalo nyo!!He was a gift to the entertainment industry. Such a kind man. May your soul rest in peace.Dj Emma.”
Mawokota South MP Hillary Kiyaga alias Dr Hilderman posted; “OH what a sad morning. RIP Dj Emma……..you have done alot for the entertainment world brother. Kitalo nnyo banange.”
DJ Emma was popular for his evening cruise programme on CBS FM (Mondays to Fridays 4-7pm) and his niche for oldies music.
By press time, the burial arrangements were yet to be communicated by the late’s family.
May his soul Rest in Eternal Peace!
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