Up-close with Ngoni.
Recently just dropped the video of the song “Biguula” and have also released a new song “Mimi na wewe” featuring AY. Our snoops were able to get hold of the two musical warriors as their name suggests and this is what they had to say.
About “Biguula”
It’s a feel good song. “We always like our fans not to get so serious with life that is why we come up with songs like “Digi” says Pato. It has a party feeling and in the song they appreciate the female species. It is a simple, straight forward song asking everyone to dance.
About “Mimi Na Wewe” featuring AY
This is a much more serious song. Talks about the problems people face when in a good relationship ….. so much jealousy and people talk so much against them. In the song, they advice people not to listen such, not to believe in rumors. It is a more mature song and therefore brings out a more serious side of the Ngoni unlike Digi, Nasiima Gwe, and Black Yellow Red. The song was written and produced by the Ngoni.
Goodenuff this year
There is a lot to expect from Goodenuff this year. It is doing a variety of songs from Hip Hop to folk music e.g. the UTAKE Anthem by Juakali, Babaluku and AY, Drop Fire – by Paul & Josh, Tafash - hiphop from Kenya and the usual UG flavor from artists like Priscilla Kalibala, Michael Ross and many more.
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Goodenuff Studios
Pato
What does Ngoni stand for?
Pato: Fusion, small vocals and romance.
Aydee: The warriors, the musical warriors in us and the struggles we go through
What is your philosophy on life?
Pato: Be good to people on your way up because you will need them on your way down.
Aydee: Make the best of every obstacle in life. There are never problems they are opportunities
What is your shoe size?
Pato: 10
Aydee: 12
What is your craziest encounter with a fan?
Pato: During the MTN Bash in Mbarara, girls tried to take off my overall. I was saved by the boxers. (Guys you should always wear boxers never know what you will stumble into)
Aydee: A fan meets you at the counter in a Night club and you ask for an autograph. Kind of embarrassing especially when trying to keep a low profile. This is because the people I was with did not know and had no idea that I was in the music Industry.
What CDS are you listening to?
Pato: Uganda – Afrigo
East Africa – Ray C
International – Brian Mcknight, Sade
Aydee: Uganda and East Africa – Whatever is playing on radio,
International - Floetry
What are your favorite drinks?
Pato: Red Bull
Aydee: Water, Passion Fruit Juice
What are your favorite perfumes?
Pato: Diesel
Aydee: Issey Miyake
Aydee
Who would you like to do a collabo with?
Pato: Papa Wemba
Aydee: Steve Jean
What makes you laugh?
Pato: Joke, good Jokes
Aydee: My kids, when they are trying out something that they have just learnt.
What makes you cry?
Pato: When a football team I’m supporting losses a crucial match
Aydee: Whatever makes me sad.
What is your stand for the Youth? Abstinence or Condom use and why?
Pato: Condom Use because it’s a lie to say you abstain, they don’t the biggest percentage doesn’t.
Aydee: Condom use because abstinence is away from reality. People need to have sex. Better safe than sorry.
Are you seeing someone?
Pato: Yes
Aydee: Yes
Where do you see Ngoni 5 yrs from now?
Pato: Ngoni going international. Goodenuff becoming a record label with at least ten artists.
Aydee: Ngoni making music at a more international level, merchandising. Goodenuff – an incorporate record label, distribution and expanding the studios to three. Currently they are two.
Many musicians seldom deviate into doing movies as they take breaks between recording albums. Do you have plans to do so?
Pato: That is good, but I would prefer doing theatre – Broadway musical. I prefer doing things for an existing audience.
Aydee: I can’t act to save my life
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Pato: Switch on my phone, check my diary and see what I have to do for the day then I pray.
Aydee: Recall what am supposed to do for the day with a cup of hot coffee in my right hand.
What is your favorite color?
Pato: Brown – All shades of Brown
Aydee: Blue
What type of woman would you like or what would you like in a woman?
Pato: Simple, Honest, beautiful skin.
Aydee: Independent, Integrity and should be able to express themselves
What is your most trying moment?
Pato: Struggling to make it in the music industry. To get your name known up there. Lucky we were born warriors.
Aydee: I went to England with exactly 1000 dollars including the half of my tuition and I did not know anyone there, I had no clue of where to go, no job and because of my pride I did not want to depend on my parents.
Where do you call home?
Pato: A place I rest without any interference from anyone.
Aydee: Swangs Avenue
What are your worst moments and your best moments?
Pato: Best Moment – Having hit after hit and performing alongside Akon
Worst Moment – When mum could not afford my tuition at MUBS. Having to borrow to complete my studies.
Aydee: Best moment – My son being born because I knew I had brought life into this world. Getting to perform with Akon on the same stage.
Worst Moment: When the studio goes blank and I have to redo everything from scratch. When people take the wrong perception of us guys.
Is there anyone who can tell your childhood story?
Pato: Mum
Aydee: No one
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