Veteran Ugandan musician Sammy Kasule dies in Amsterdam

Sammy Kasule

Ugandan musician Sammy Kasule who died on April 27, 2021 in Amsterdam, Holland. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

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By  Amos Ngaira

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Kasule was travelling to Stockholm from Kampala to seek medical treatment.
  • Following the announcement of his death, tributes have been flowing from fellow musicians.

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