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George Wilberforce Kakoma

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Musician Composer and professor of Music

MusiciansLived 1925 to 2012 · aged 87
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George Wilberforce Kakoma was a Ugandan musician who wrote and composed "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty", Uganda's national anthem. Kakoma's composition was first played publicly by the Police Band conducted by Mr. John Moon on October 9, 1962 during Uganda's Independence Day Celebrations.

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George Wilberforce Kakoma was a Ugandan musician who wrote and composed "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty", Uganda's national anthem. Kakoma's composition was first played publicly by the Police Band conducted by Mr. John Moon on October 9, 1962 during Uganda's Independence Day Celebrations. He received a personal token of UGX 2,000 from the Prime Minister Milton Obote for his work.

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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2012 · aged 87
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7 languages

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