Goodhope’s music is mainly rooted in Afrobeat and Rhumba, genres he says his fans have embraced. “My fanbase enjoys me and my music in those genres.
For young Ugandan musician Goodhope, music started with something simple, a love for singing and dancing.
As he grew older, what began as a hobby turned into a career ambition. He wanted to make a name for himself and reach the kind of fame enjoyed by stars such as Michael Jackson and Indian film icon Shah Rukh Khan.
“I used to love singing and dancing, so I decided to pursue music as a career,” Goodhope says.
The journey has not always been easy. Like many upcoming artists, money has been one of the biggest challenges, especially when it comes to recording, promoting music and building a strong brand. Things have, however, started looking up since he signed with Timeless Music Group (TMG). The label is funding his career and investing in his brand, giving him the support, he needs to concentrate on his music.
Goodhope’s music is mainly rooted in Afrobeat and Rhumba, genres he says his fans have embraced. “My fanbase enjoys me and my music in those genres,” .
Music is only one part of his life. Goodhope is also a student at Nsamizi Training Institute, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. He is also a professional dancer, a skill that comes naturally from his long-standing love for performance.
But perhaps the most unexpected thing about him is what he does away from the stage. Goodhope is a professional carpenter. Before music started gaining him attention, he spent time doing carpentry and says he is still very good at it. It is a side of him that many people who know him as a musician may not be aware of.
“I think it can surprise most people who didn’t know I do it,” he says. For now, his focus is firmly on music. Goodhope wants to move beyond Uganda and become one of the leading performers on the African continent.
He dreams of seeing his face on billboards, performing before large crowds and building a name that will be recognised across Africa. “I see myself on the billboards and as one of the top performers in Africa in the next few years,” he says.
For Goodhope, the journey from a young boy who loved singing and dancing to an artist chasing the big stage is still unfolding. And with the backing he now has, he believes his biggest moments are still ahead.
