Q & A with GNL
GNL
Real Names: Ernest Nsimbi Zamba
Who is GNL, tell us more about him?
GNL; so big to sum it up in one sentence. GNL is a rapper and a business man. GNL stands for Greatness of No Limits. At the highest level of Self Expression one can achieve greatness of No Limit.
Business man: GNL owns a bar called Zamunda Bar located in Najjera 2 and a chain of shops called Zamunda Land dealing in GNL Merchandise, clothes and T-shirts. He also handles the Management of Baboon Forest.
When did GNL begin his career?
GNL began singing in 2008 after pursuing a degree in Environmental Science.
What inspires you to write the lyrics that you write?
So many stories inspire me. They could be about what is around me, my background and some are just a product of my imagination and humor.
Tell us about your albums.
1st Koyi Koyi (Riddles of Life)
2nd “Speaking Vernacular which I consider the best selling album in Uganda because no one has sold more units than us. We have sold over 125,000 units all over the country during the “Speaking Vernacular Tour”. In Kampala, the album can be found in Nakumatt, Steers, National Theatre and Uchumi.
You led to your separating ways with Shadrack your former manager.
My separating from Shadrack was a mutual agreement. When my contract with Shadrack ended I decided to do my own thing. I have always wanted to start my own company so, it was a business decision. I believe me and Shadrack should be in good terms.
What is Baboon Forest?
Baboon Forest is a music label, Its different from Fire base and Leone Island. It’s not a crew. In Baboon Forests every artist exists indivually with their own creative control More like After Math and Def jam. We invest in the artist and manage them but all this depends on what deal we have signed with them.
Who are the members in Baboon Forest.
It consists of me, Mun’G, Big Trill. Keko And Free Boy and two managers.
Rumors say that Keko is a member of Baboon Forest is true? If so what led to her joining?
Yes, its true Keko is a member of Baboon Forest. Keko contacted us about Management and what Baboon Forest had to offer. She later ended up joining Baboon Forest.
How Shadrack will handle it? It really depends on how Shadrack handles. It’s not them who went fishing, Keko is the one who contacted them and they seemed to be offering a better deal.
This on and off beef with Navio, what is really going on?
I have always told the Ugandan Music Industry that I am Vegetarian; No Beef. It’s the media that has propagated that beef and blown it out of proportion. I have no beef with Navio and have nothing to gain from it. I am in my own lane and comfortable.
Tell us about your upcoming projects.
Intending to launch and hold a Baboon Forest show towards the ens of August.
Which Ugandan Artistes inspire you?
I inspire myself. I inspire to be GNL
Among your music what would you consider your favorite song and why?
That is a hard one. I put 100% effort in all my music. But I must say “Story ya Luka” because it touches so many people. The more people I touch through mu music the more my mission is completed.
What advice do you give upcoming rappers?
No need to reinvent the wheel, follow my blue print and be true to yourself.
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