MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: JACKIE DEWEYI TO PERFORM AT THE LIFE & HOPE CONCERT

Jozyz life & Style caught up with Ugandan singer and song writer Jaq Deweyi ahead of her performance at the Life and Hope Concert, 29th November 2013 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
She is currently a radio presenter on Kampala's 93.3 KFM and is enjoying
massive success with new single; “Oukawamunabi”, The Song of Hope. unds to provid

 

How did you get your name & where do you come from?

JAQ is just a cool form of Jackie and Deweyi is our family name, from our late Dad. I come from Sironko – Mbale.

 

What made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?

I always knew i wanted to sing. I just felt that 2013 was the right year to start because i had now settled into Radio.
 

Describe your music in three words

Urban.  Afro’ Pop.

How long have you been performing?

Since April 2013.

 

What is your music career goal?

To inspire, create positive social change and represent Eastern Uganda, East Africa and Africa on the global stage.

What has been your biggest challenge on your music journey?

See, when you produce a product (Music), you enter into competition with others in getting exposure for your product. You even get into deeper competition in getting fans to purchase or come hear you play. It’s even worse in Uganda because there are no formal structures for music distribution or promotion.

What advice do you have for the youth that listen to your music?

You can stay natural and true to yourself and still be cool. Don’t try too hard, when you do the right things, you will get noticed.

What is your musical influence and is it any similar to your music?

Musically I am influenced by African sounds particularly people like Brenda Fassie and Angélique Kidjo.

 

Do you write your own music?

Yes, basing on personal experiences.
 

What image/message does your music convey?

Inspiration and positive social change

Where would you like to see yourself in the next 5 years as an artist?

An established and influential female artist from Eastern Uganda, East Africa in Africa.

What are your hopes for performing at the upcoming Life and Hope Concert?

I have hopes of making my contribution at this charity concert by putting up a great performance to benefit all those that will be coming to support this cause. I also hope to inspire and reach out to those who enjoy my music and those that will be appreciating it for the first time probably.

 

What did you do before you got into music?

I have always been a Radio presenter with different Radio Stations. Bob FM, Touch FM and now KFM.

What makes your music unique from other artists?

I strive to make music that not only inspires but music that you will be able to listen to 5 years later and still appreciate and enjoy. I refuse to take a short-cut; making music that excites for now. Call it “Bubble Gum”.

 

Do you currently have an agent, endorsement, record label or sponsor?

Nope, just a manager.

Thank you so much for letting Jozyz Life & Style blog interview you. Please keep us updated of your music and progress.

Thank you. I appreciate your interest in me as an artist and my music.
 

Jaq Deweyi will perform at the Life and Hope Concert, 29th November 2013 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
For tickets contact + 256 788135755