The Ugandan music scene is bubbling hot and the latest word on the streets is that celebrated hitmaker David Lutalo has officially closed the chapter on his long-standing partnership with DJ and manager Nasser Zziwa.

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After months of whispers, sources close to the singer’s camp, Da Hares, reveal that irreconcilable differences finally drove a wedge between him and Zziwa and following their split, Lutalo has since signed a new management deal with city businessman Martin Namutale.

Namutale, who is one of Kampala’s renowned moneybags, is the tycoon behind Pavilion Events, a company known for dominating big-time wedding setups and massive event gear across the country.

Namutale with Dr Lawrence Mulindwa

We are told that Lutalo has since officially put pen to paper, handing over the reins of his music career to Namutale. Snoops reveal that under this high-stakes management deal, the Pavilion Events boss is now calling the shots for all things David Lutalo and Da Hares Band.

• As a result of the deal, Namutale has taken total control of Lutalo’s show bookings, handling every performance both locally and on the international stage.

But that’s not all; eagle-eyed fans intimate that Namutale is nowadays trailing every step of the singer and his band, ensuring the new era runs like clockwork.

Industry insiders however divulge that while the ink on the contract is fresh to the public eye, Namutale has actually been low-key running Lutalo’s music business operations behind the scenes since 2023!

With a renowned events guru like Namutale now steering his ship, Lutalo is positioning himself for a complete takeover and the world is awaiting the fruits of this multimillion-shilling deal aimed at pushing Da Hares music to unprecedented heights.