Veteran radio presenter and disc jockey, Alex Ndawula has died.
Ndawula who worked with a couple of big FM stations in Uganda- starting with Sanyu FM before moving to Capital FM, reportedly died Monday evening at Nsambya hospital in Kampala at the age of 59.
Capital FM’s producer and news anchor, Patricia Osman, confirmed Ndawula’s death Monday evening via social media where she announced the unfortunate news.
“A legend has gone to sleep. Rest in Peace Radio Legend. Sleep well. We shall forever celebrate you Alexander Ndawula,” she wrote on social media.
Ndawula retired from Capital FM in May 2017 having worked for over 20 years in the station.
The legendary radio presenter has been eulogized by his former work colleagues, friends and other Ugandans who grew up listening to his shows.
“Rest in Peace Radio Legendary Alex Ndawula. You paved a way for many. Rest in Power” tweeted TV presenter, Douglas Lwanga.
“A true legend has signed out. He set the FM waves on fire in the morning and even more, during his Dance Force mixes. At the peak of FM radio, the dance weekend space belonged to Alex Ndawula. Fare thee well Alex Ndawula,” Allan Ssenyonga tweeted.