Bash Luks

Bashir Lukonge, known by his stage name as Bash Luks,[2][3] is a Ugandan musician, music executive, songwriter, actor and author who is a founder and a member of Lot Fire Records.[4][5] He sings in Luganda, mixes with English and sometimes Kiswahili. His music genre specialty is afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and RnB.[6]

Bash Luks
Born
Bashir Lukonge

11 MAY 1993
Mubende
NationalityUgandan
EducationSt. Matia Mulumba Secondary School, Kassanda
Occupation(s)Musician, Actor, Songwriter, Record producer, Stylist
Years active2022 - present
Known forMusic executive
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
ChildrenOmaira Lukonge,[1] Amaal Lukonge
Parents
  • Isima Matovu (father)
  • Rosemary Nannyonga (mother)
RelativesIsa Sempaya, Hanifah Nalubega
Musical career
Genres
LabelsLot Fire Records
Websiteiambashluks.com

Early life and career

Bash Luks was born on May 11, 1993 at Mulago Hospital to Mr. Isima Matovu and Ms. Rosemary Nannyonga. Growing up in Mubende and later residing in Kampala, he is the youngest of two siblings.[7] He attended Butega Church of Uganda Primary School, which is located in Mityana. He was admitted to St. Joseph's Secondary School Busega for his ordinary level of education and later completed high school at St. Matia Mulumba Secondary School, located in Kassanda.[1]

His journey into music began during his elementary school years, where he served as the choir leader. His professional music career started in 2022 with the release of his first song, "Nkubwamu" (featuring Jim Siizer), loosely translated as 'getting high,' [8] which was recorded at Lot Fire Records. Bash Luks is known for singing inspirational and advocacy songs.[6][9]

Partial discography
  • Nkubwamu (feat. Jim Siizer)[10][8][11]
  • Magical (feat. Jim Siizer)[12]
  • Summer Vibes
  • Winter
  • Beautiful (Feat. Bianka and Vintage)
  • Jungle
  • Dance (Feat. Dj Sammer & Machete)
  • Love
  • Drum

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Yogera Bobi Wine's friend A film directed by Donald Mugisha and James Tayler
2017 Bella_(2017_film) A film directed by Matthew Bishanga
2020 The Girl in the Yellow Jumper Pump Attendant 2 A film directed by Loukman Ali
2019 November Tear Henry A film directed by Richard Nondo
2018 Kyenvu Passenger A Ugandan short film written, produced and directed by Kemiyondo Coutinho
2013 Escape from Uganda Don Dada's friend A 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Rajesh Nair.
2013 The Route Doorman A Ugandan film directed by Jayant Maru, based on a screenplay he wrote. It is about human trafficking in Uganda.
2011 Journey to Jamaa Man in Taxi A short Ugandan film directed by Michael Landon Jr. about orphaned siblings embark on a perilous journey across Africa to find their distant family.
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Hostel (TV series) Josh Akena Television series directed by Emmanuel Egwel and Moses Sabiiti

References
  1. Karungi, Josephine (3 July 2023). "Hunky Bash Luks confesses love for Ang3lina". The Update Ug. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. PETER, SSENTI (16 September 2023). "Bash Luks: The Musical Phenom Who has Enthralled Countless Admirers". PML Daily. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. Senabulya, Patrick (12 September 2023). "Bash Luks is rapidly rising to stardom in Uganda and is on the brink of becoming a big music sensation!". Mzikii. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. Senyonjo, Howard (19 October 2023). "Bash Luks: How He Founded the Music Label Lot Fire Records -". The Update Ug. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. Steogict (23 August 2023). "Meet Ugandan Singer Bash Luks known for his power vocals". UGWIRE. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  6. Wandati, Michael (2 October 2023). "Exclusive Interview: Exploring Bash Luks' musical journey". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  7. Steogict (31 August 2023). "Ugandan artist showcases music expertise through an awe-inspiring journey". UGWIRE. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  8. Ajuna, Kevin Troy (5 October 2023). "Rising Ugandan Musician Bash Luks Makes Waves with 'Nkubwamu'". Capital Radio. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  9. Dj, Sadam (12 September 2023). "Bash Luks: A Ugandan Musical Legend in the making". Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  10. Deogratius, Male (18 October 2023). "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (Feat. Jim Siizer)". Xavier Radio Ug. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  11. "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (Feat. Jim Siizer)". Ground News. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  12. Kyonjo, Rashid (21 September 2023). "Young Star Bash Luks Drops New Single - Magical". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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