Ugandan musician Moses Ssekibogo popular known as Mowzey Radio has died in a hospital in Kampala, Uganda.

The King ?Is Gone ???

— RADIO & WEASEL (@RadioandWeasel) February 1, 2018

Radio of the dynamic duo Radio & Weasel passed away on Thursday morning. He was admitted in hospital about ten days ago after being reportedly beaten into a coma. His 33rd birthday found him in hospital on the 25th of January.

The President of Uganda was saddened by the news of Radio’s death. Two days ago he had just donated a huge amount of money towards Radio’s medical bills. There was also #PrayForRadio service which was supposed to take place this coming Sunday organised by Weasel (Douglas Mayanja) and their management.

“He was a talented young person with a great future ahead of him. May he rest in peace,” President Museveni said on Twitter.

Have been told about the untimely death of musician Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio. I had only recently made a financial contribution towards his treatment and hoped he would get better. He was a talented young person with a great future ahead of him. May he rest in peace.

— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) February 1, 2018

Since 2008, the East Africa’s dynamic duo has been producing music under their Label Goodlyfe Music Group. Radio and Weasel have seen success in Uganda and across Africa, attracting numerous collaborations with other musicians such as American rapper Snoop Dogg, South African artists such PJ Powers and Locnville, Nigeria’s Wizkid, Vannesa Mdee from Tanzania, the King of the Dancehall Beanie Man from Jamaica and many others.

The duo boasts with many accolades in Uganda, and they have also been recognised internationally receiving nominations in the 2013 BET Music Awards – Best International Act Africa and in the MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 for best collaboration.

Since the news of his passing announced, colleagues in the industry, fans and friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the fallen star.

Talk and Talk | @RadioandWeasel

“Life is like a moving train from one stop to another, slowly on my way up the ladder. They can do the talk, I’ll do the walk”

This line kept my focus when the naysayers almost stole the dream.

— Mujuni Raymond (@qataharraymond) February 1, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother, weazel kept me informed from start!! African Reggae dancehall fraternity lost 1 soul.. @RadioandWeasel @JChameleone
Be strong! pic.twitter.com/nmwc8Ikkxp

— #EpistlesOfMama (@stonebwoyb) February 1, 2018

My sincere condolences ?? May God strengthen you all at this time ??

— ?? (@VICTORIA_KIMANI) February 1, 2018

I cannot even believe it! The talented Radio from @RadioandWeasel who featured on our track Done died this morning..

May you Rest In Peace brother!!

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— LOCNVILLE (@Locnville) February 1, 2018

Sad Times In African Music ?? Another Star Falls @RadioandWeasel Condolences for this Huge Loss.. ? #RIPMowzeyRadio pic.twitter.com/FpuBc1IuAj

— Chubby Sexy Ninja (@JomoDj_RSA) February 1, 2018

We can only celebrate you Mozey and thank God for blessing us with yr immense talent. For 10yrs of raw, there isn't a year this dynamic duo didn't have a breathtaking sensation to soothe our ears.@RadioandWeasel you'll forever be a blessing to the entertainment industry. ❤

— Priscy? (@AnkundaPriscy) February 1, 2018