Bash Luks
Bashir Lukonge, known by his stage name as Bash Luks,[1][2] is a Ugandan Musician, Actor, and the founder of Lot Fire Records.[3] He sings in Luganda, mixes with English and sometimes Kiswahili.[4] His music genre specialty is Afrobeat.
Bash Luks | |
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| Birth name | Bashir Lukonge |
| Also known as | Bash Luks |
| Born | 11 May 1993 Mubende, Uganda |
| Origin | Kassanda, Uganda |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Lot Fire Records |
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| Website | www |
Early life and career
Bash Luks was born on 11 May, 1993 at Mulago Hospital to Mr. Isima Matovu and Ms. Rosemary Nannyonga. Growing up in Mubende and later residing in Kampala, he is the youngest of two siblings.[4] He attended Butega Church of Uganda Primary School, which is located in Mityana. He was admitted to St. Joseph's Secondary School Busega for his ordinary level of education and later completed high school at St. Matia Mulumba Secondary School, located in Kassanda.[1]
He started dabbling in music in his elementary school and was the choir leader. His professional music career started in 2022 with his first song Nkubwamu (Feat. Jim Siizer),[4] which was recorded at Lot Fire Records. He sings inspirational and advocacy songs.
Partial discography
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yogera | Bobi Wine's friend | A film directed by Donald Mugisha and James Tayler |
| 2017 | Bella | A film directed by Matthew Bishanga | |
| 2020 | The Girl in the Yellow Jumper | Pump Attendant 2 | A film directed by Loukman Ali |
| 2019 | November Tear | Henry | A film directed by Richard Nondo |
| 2018 | Kyenvu | Passenger | A Ugandan short film written, produced and directed by Kemiyondo Coutinho |
| 2013 | Escape from Uganda | Don Dada's friend | A 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Rajesh Nair. |
| 2013 | The Route | Doorman | A Ugandan film directed by Jayant Maru, based on a screenplay he wrote. It is about human trafficking in Uganda. |
| 2011 | Journey to Jamaa | Man in Taxi | A short Ugandan film directed by Michael Landon Jr. about orphaned siblings embark on a perilous journey across Africa to find their distant family. |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bash Luks: A Ugandan Musical Legend in the making". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "Bash Luks is rapidly gaining popularity in Uganda | News Ghana". News Ghana. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ Wandati, Michael (21 September 2024). "From Big Size Entertainment to Lot Fire Records: Bash Luks' journey in the music industry". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Wandati, Michael (2 October 2023). "Exclusive Interview: Exploring Bash Luks' musical journey". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ Kyonjo, Rashid (21 September 2023). "Young Star Bash Luks Drops New Single - Magical". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ Wandati, Michael (22 February 2024). "Bash Luks and Off Ryine set to release new song 'Masannyalaze'". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 23 November 2024.