“As I went, it was a normal Saturday as usual and, this was what I bumped into.” Said Exodus yesterday as she recounted his unexpected 32nd birthday party celebrations at Guvnor Uganda.
Born 8 June 1984, friends and colleagues treated him to a much-needed surprise birthday party after what has been a very interesting year for the star.
“And as the night unfolded I couldn’t believe what was organised! Just to surprise @exodusug” he emotionally stated on Facebook.
Exodus was raised by a single mother, who died when he was 10 years old. He was then taken in until he was 12 years old by his polygamous father. Exodus had to join the streets of Kampala after being rejected by his physically and mentally abusive father.
At age 12 in 1996, he started feeding in dustbins, smoking marijuana, sniffing petrol and pickpocketing for a living around Katwe, Dewinton road and Owino market which was his base.
In 2001, he left the streets for Nakulabye in Kiyaaye where together with a friend, Dan Kimuli, began a new life.
“There’s no greater feeling than knowing there’s a people that love you honour you and celebrate you for who you are #happymood,” he further stated.
The singer has just released his new single ‘Happy’, he works as the Artistic Director and Peace Ambassador of the Irene Gleeson Foundation (IGF) based in Northern Uganda.
IGF is a charitable organisation taking care of more than 10,000 ex-child soldiers. It is to the late Irene that he has dedicated Hero’s day.
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