Patrick Sennyonjo (born July 1, 2012), popularly known as Fresh Kid UG, is a Ugandan musical artist and rapper.[1] He is known for being the youngest musician in Uganda. [citation needed]

Fresh Kid UG
Fresh Kid UG
Fresh Kid UG
Background information
Birth namePatrick Sennyonjo
Born (2012-07-01) July 1, 2012 (age 12)
Luweero, Uganda
GenresHip hop, rap, Dancehall
Occupation(s)Rapper, Artist, Entertainer, Performer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsDe Texas Entertainment & king Omar presents.

Music career

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His manager Francis claims to have found Fresh Kid in a rural area of Uganda miming some songs of Fik Fameica. He brought him to Kampala, and paid his school fees while he helped start the rapper's career. Fresh Kid eventually got a bursary from Rajiv Ruparelia to study at Kampala Parents School.[2][3] In 2019, Francis signed Fresh Kid under De Texas Entertainment.[4] Fresh Kid's parents fell out with Francis over alleged failure to respect contractual duties, and Fresh Kid left De Texas and signed with MC Events.[5][6]

 
Fresh Kid Uganda

The same year, Ugandan Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi warned Fresh Kid from performing during school hours since according to the Ugandan Labour Law, "no-one under 18 should work".[7] Uganda's constitution Article 59 clause 56 line 8 restricts young children below 18 from being used for any financial benefits.[4] Nakiwala stated that Fresh Kid would be taken to juvenile prison if he disobeyed this law.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Youth minister tells child rapper to hang up his mic". BBC News. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  2. ^ "Fresh Kid gets fresh start". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  3. ^ "Uganda's 'Fresh Kid' strikes chord with songs about poverty". The East African. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  4. ^ a b "VIDEO: Govt wants Fresh Kid to stop performing". PML Daily. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  5. ^ Kirabo, Jonah (2019-12-11). "Fresh Kid opens up on former manager; He gave up on me (VIDEO)". Nile Post. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  6. ^ "Fresh Daddy Parades 'Fake' Family Members To Pin Manager Francis. Fresh Mummy Knows Nothing - Shocking Details Emerge!". E-Jazz UG. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  7. ^ Iranzi, Fabrice (2019-03-28). "Get to know Fresh Kid, a 7-year rapper warned to stop performing or face prison in Uganda". RegionWeek. Retrieved 2020-02-18.[permanent dead link]
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