This archive report was first published on 24 October 2019.
Eddy Kenzo, a renowned Ugandan musician, was crowned Africa's best entertainer at the African Entertainment Awards in the USA on October 19, 2019.
Grateful for the support, Kenzo expressed his appreciation on social media, thanking the organizers of the AEUS Awards for the recognition.
Thank you @aeausa for best entertainer 2019 forever grateful Team eddykenzo and Team256?? this is big bravo brova????
Kenzo's win was met with a heroic welcome in Uganda, where he has a massive following. Upon his return to Uganda, the streets were crowded, shops were shut down, and the air was filled with shouts and cheers.
Kenzo's return to Uganda came days after his online rant following his ex-wife's marriage to her lover, a Ugandan doctor.