The Ugandan music industry is currently enjoying the rise of the talented vocalist Sqoop Larma, real name Godfrey Serunjoji. His new song ‘Temutuloga’ is dominating playlists, and in a brief chat, he talks to Mbu about his music career, creative process, inspirations, and plans.Quick Information:Real Name: Godfrey SerunjojiStage Name: Sqoop LarmaDate Of Birth: 5th February 1998Years Active: Since 2022Born in Masaka City to Gladys Kikyakye and the late John Semwogerere, Sqoop Larma was raised in Entebbe. He shares siblings, including John Mpooza, Peter Migadde, and Christine Namigadde.What first drew you to music, and when did you know you wanted to be a singer?I used to sing in church and back in school.Describe your musical genre and the sound you aim to create.I mostly do Zouk and Afro Music.What are the main themes or stories you like to tell through your songs?When creating, I want to turn life stories into music. It heals souls and also entertains.Sqoop Larma shares why he doesn’t take advice from fellow artistsHow do you pick who to collaborate with, and who are some of the biggest artists you have worked with?The audience sometimes dictates, to be honest. I also love working with experienced artists. I have previously worked on music projects with Pallaso and John Blaq.Which artists, local or international, have inspired your musical journey?Locally, I was very much inspired by Radio and Weasel, Maddox, and Jamal Wasswa. Internationally, I love Nigeria’s Davido and Rema.What has been a defining moment or major accomplishment in your music career so far?Each time I perform and the audience is singing along, it is a special moment.Could you tell us about the inspiration or process behind one of your most significant songs?A true-life story inspired Naterera. It was about my girlfriend who left me because I was not financially stable, and later she wanted to come back.Your latest song Temutuloga is making waves in the industry. What inspired the project?That’s real life. I wanted to transform it into music because many people go through it out there. People are not pleased about your success.What are your hopes for the future of music in Uganda, and how do you see yourself contributing?I am hoping to open a music label to help support young talent, especially those in the ghettos.What obstacles have you encountered as a musician in Uganda, and how did you navigate them?Sometimes you invest a lot in a music project and release it hoping it will perform well, and it doesn’t. That is draining and could even depress you. But whenever I go through it, I thank God.What can fans look forward to from you in terms of new music or performances?Very soon I am releasing an EP. I also plan to hold my maiden concert, Inshallah.The ENDThe post Sqoop Larma: ‘Temutuloga’ success, maiden concert, and upcoming EP appeared first on MBU.