GNL Zamba Announces Return to Revive Ugandan Hip-Hop

Ugandan hip-hop icon GNL Zamba, born Ernest Nsimbi, has made a powerful declaration to his fans about his return to Uganda from the USA, aiming to rejuvenate the hip-hop scene in the country. GNL Zamba is celebrated for introducing rap and Lugaflow—a unique blend of the Luganda language and hip-hop—into the mainstream music industry.

GNL Zamba -CEO BARBOON FOREST ENTERTAINMENT
GNL Zamba -CEO BARBOON FOREST ENTERTAINMENT

In a heartfelt message, he expressed his desire to breathe new life into the culture he helped establish. As the founder and CEO of Baboon Forest Entertainment, an independent hip-hop record label, GNL Zamba is committed to harnessing the genre’s potential to inspire and uplift Uganda’s youth. He stated, “I am buying a one-way ticket to Uganda. It is time to give the culture new life, Direction and Vision.”


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GNL Zamba -CEO BARBOON FOREST ENTERTAINMENT
GNL ZambaCEO BABOON FOREST ENTERTAINMENT

GNL Zamba emphasized that hip-hop remains underutilized and misunderstood in Uganda, despite its ability to educate and empower communities. His return is not just about music; it’s about addressing critical gaps in how hip-hop is perceived and managed in Uganda, focusing on its transformative power for the next generation.