Maurice Kirya
Influenced by the beauty and unique spirit of his home, Uganda, Maurice Kir… Read Full Bio ↴Influenced by the beauty and unique spirit of his home, Uganda, Maurice Kirya’s music is an uncommon blend of soul, Afro, and R&B which he prefers to call ‘Mwooyo’ which means ‘soul.’ At an early age, Maurice’s mother would gather all of her children around the fire and teach them how to sing. Maurice started singing professionally at age 15, recording with popular Ugandan gospel, rap, and jazz artists Maurice has performed throughout Africa, and was the 2007 best R&B artist winner of the Pearl of African Music Awards in Uganda. He was also nominated at the Kisima Awards in Kenya and has worked with the legendary Mali musician, Moussa Diallo, Cecile Verny Quartet (Germany), Beniwe (Paris), First Love (Uganda), Pragmo (UG) and Kaz Kasozi(UG/UK).
Kirya has written songs for jazz musician Brenda Nanyonjo, provided background vocals for singer and producer Steve Jean, and recorded the East African anthem with Susanna Owiyo from Kenya and Pauline Zongo from Tanzania. In 2008 Maurice joined hands with long-time friend and musician Kawesa to stage a concert, dubbed “Music with Heart”, that raised funds for children needing open heart surgery at the children's charity ward in the International Hospital Kampala.”He has opened for jazz artist “Jonathan Butler”, and was chosen one of the ten best live performers in Africa by “Sauti za Busara Music Festival”.
Kirya also runs a monthly show titled ‘’The Maurice Kirya Experience’’ which showcases live acts from East Africa and numerous other parts of the world. The show has been credited for boosting the live music scene in Uganda, since it exposes established and non established live musicians and poets on a professional stage. The show has also been graced by the famous Cecile Verny Quartet.
“I want my music to move hearts, encourage hearts, strengthen hearts and heal them.”
Kirya has written songs for jazz musician Brenda Nanyonjo, provided background vocals for singer and producer Steve Jean, and recorded the East African anthem with Susanna Owiyo from Kenya and Pauline Zongo from Tanzania. In 2008 Maurice joined hands with long-time friend and musician Kawesa to stage a concert, dubbed “Music with Heart”, that raised funds for children needing open heart surgery at the children's charity ward in the International Hospital Kampala.”He has opened for jazz artist “Jonathan Butler”, and was chosen one of the ten best live performers in Africa by “Sauti za Busara Music Festival”.
Kirya also runs a monthly show titled ‘’The Maurice Kirya Experience’’ which showcases live acts from East Africa and numerous other parts of the world. The show has been credited for boosting the live music scene in Uganda, since it exposes established and non established live musicians and poets on a professional stage. The show has also been graced by the famous Cecile Verny Quartet.
“I want my music to move hearts, encourage hearts, strengthen hearts and heal them.”
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Maurice Kirya Lyrics
After Saturday After Saturday you could take me by your hand or leave…
Akasolo Nasimba nasimba kasooli wange Nasimba nga ninda Akule tulye…
Angels Carried Me I saw the devil last night Her eyes sparkled like the…
Bbuba Njagala Bwoba Nga Onjagala Njagala Ongambe Onjaga Njgala Aba…
Betina Betina nakukweeka wa Abakwagala nga tuli ntoko Betina nakut…
Boda Boda Boda Boda I got a call a minute ago From this girl…
Busaabala Nalina omuwala eyo ebusabala (hey) Proscovia omulungi owebus…
Don't Cry Whoa yeah They say you go in you never get out You…
Don't Wanna Fight Look at them fighting Like two roosters in the cage Hear the…
Echoes This side of my country we’re dreaming night and day …
Entebbe Siba siba ensawo muzinyweeze Ngenda Entebbe Eyo Mundeege Ng…
Ethiopian Coffee She was my Ababa That made my life adis That flower that…
Everything We Do If these wall could talk They would reveal all my secrets Ho…
Ghost how did you ended up in my life how did you…
Gimme Light My breath is made of flames I burn everyone I kiss you…
Hold On I know I don′t have a job, its hard being…
Horses in the Sky I know, you heard it all before but this is new,…
I Will Sing My power is in my song It's how I communicate I don't…
If I Ever If I ever lose my mind and don't say that…
If My Lungs Don't Fail Oh what makes you think that the black was blue What…
INSANE Ohhhh Yeah Baby Time and Time and again I wake screaming you…
Jangu Ononya gwe wesiga atalimba limba Alibela nawe paka olunaku l…
Kulunako Olwo Wandaga ekifuba kyo nondaga omutima gwo wajjayo ebiwawatiro …
Kunswaaza Oyagala kunswaaza, Baseke Bagambe nimba, Bagerege Wangamb…
Lindako oooohhh Lindako Ebula eddakiika ntono akasana Kabuukeyo …
Little Doll Hey Little doll know who you are you were born…
Love Me Now Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah Love me Uh If I could touch the…
Malaika Malaika ngamba oyo amponya enzikiza Asula mu bire obulunji b…
Mama We Made It Bed bugs in my bed While the rain dropped on my…
Misubbaawa mugambe nti omwagala katonda yamanyi ki kya leta enkela tuli…
MUlembe Gwa Kirya Baligamba nti nayimbira abato Nayimbira eimitima egyali mu k…
Munonde Nsaba munonde abange abekisa nsaba munonde nze nina ebibya n…
Muse My tears have rolled across her face With my head…
My Woman Bwobanga ositula onsitulanga Bwobanga ositula onsitulanga …
Name Dropping That's his name, I was with him last time He even…
Never Been Loved I will make you feel like you've never been loved like you'v…
Nkooye Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Nga Nkooye,…
Nkulinze Simanyi Bikusanyusa Simanyi Mukwano Bikunyiza Simanyi byoyoy…
Nnanaagira bwemba nawe ebigambo mbilaba naye omumwa gwesiba pa pa pa pa…
Nze Ani? Oh, oh-oh ooh Byonkoledde bingi, byomponyeza bingi Oh, oh-oh…
Only God I look in the Mirror What do I see? A broken Man…
Passport Passport, visa Business, pleasure Where from where going …
Remember Me If my songs don't play on your radio and the…
Sejjiga Bwowulilanga akayimba Kano, nkubira Nze gwe waganza newee…
SIRINA TIME BWEMBA NJAGALA KUKYAKALA NGAMBA NJAGALA KUKYAKALA OYAGALA BI…
Slow Down Slow down baby girl you don't need no make-up tonight Slow…
So Cold I can't take it no, I won't let it it was…
Super Model She′s a complete touch of elegance Her beauty cuts through t…
Sweet Lady Come unto me sweet lady Are you weak and burdened I will…
The Blue Dress Song she had a blue dress with poka dots, her hair welldone…
To Love You I wanted to write a song turned the radio on…
Too Good for Me Na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na I know that you′re amazing Your lov…
Warrior I fought your anger Now your stronger Now Everything is in p…
Woman Bwobanga ositula onsitulanga Bwobanga ositula onsitulanga …
Wooye Emunye zimyansa mu bwengula Nze ng'ebilowoozo biyiringita ab…
Worth the Wait Stars would be no more I would be in a world…
Yakutondera Nzijukila luli olunaku Lwe twasooka Okwoogera Mukayembe kal…