Veteran musician popularly known for his works as a music producer, Joe Tabula has finally said ‘I do’ to the love of his life, one Cathy, at a wedding ceremony held Thursday at Saint Matia Mulumba Church in Old Kampala. Only a few invited friends and relatives attended the wedding.
Previously, Tabula had been in a relationship with CBS radio presenter Ann Sebunya and one Peace Sanyu, with whom he has three kids.
A music producer, songwriter and instrumentalist currently working with Uganda’s oldest band, The Afrigo Band, Joe Tabula has been in the music industry for close to three decades.
He started out in the mid-90s playing the bass guitar with the Wakawaka band at Sheraton Hotel. From there he joined music production, starting his own studio, BK studio, later registered as Tabula Recording Agency. He has since produced hits for almost all the established musicians in the country, including his own.
Tabula crafted beats including among others, Jose Chameleone’s Kambalangire, Abdul Mulaasi’s Best Man and Ekyeyo, Gerald Kiweewa’s 2003 PAM Award winning Egaali Ekozeeko, Harriet Kisaakye’s Eki Nigeria, and Ragga Dee’s Sissy.
He has also been behind hit songs like Otusuza Mu Ngato, a song that ushered him on the entertainment scene as a musician.