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Menton Summer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Nkwanga |
| Origin | Uganda |
| Died | 1997 |
| Genres | Dancehall, reggae |
| Occupations | Musician, radio presenter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990s |
Menton Summer (born Peter Nkwanga, died 1997) was a Ugandan dancehall and reggae musician and radio presenter.[1] He is considered one of the pioneers of Uganda’s urban music movement in the 1990s along side Emperor Orlandoh,[2] helping popularize Jamaican-influenced music styles in the country.[1][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Menton Summer was born Peter Nkwanga, son of Captain George Nkwanga, a military commander linked to the Federal Democratic Movement of Uganda (FEDEMU).[1] He became known for his Rastafarian-inspired appearance, including dreadlocks, which were uncommon in Uganda’s mainstream entertainment scene at the time.[1]
Music career
[edit]Summer rose to prominence in the early 1990s during a period when Uganda’s music industry was transitioning from Congolese and Kadongo Kamu dominance toward urban genres influenced by Jamaican reggae and dancehall.[1] He was part of a generation of artists including Emperor Orlandoh, Rasta Rob MC, and Ragga Dee, who helped introduce “ragga” and dancehall culture into Uganda’s urban music scene.[5]
His popular songs included:[1]
- Sirikawo Baby ft Emperor Orlandoh[6]
- Kaneemu
- Leka Tuzilye
Radio and media work
[edit]In addition to music, Menton Summer worked as a radio presenter at CBS FM,[2] where he hosted programs such as Township Tunes and Saturday Club Mix. He also appeared in entertainment productions linked to the Ebonies, a theatre performance group he was one of actors they brought on board for their variety musical show that aired episodically on television.[1]
Death
[edit]Menton Summer died in 1997 in a road traffic accident at Nakalama along the Tirinyi Road[7] while returning from a performance in Mbale as he was rushing to perform at Ekitoobero another event that was organized by CBS Radio.[1][4][6][2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Menton Summer: Star who had potential to beat Jamaicans". Monitor. 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 3 Reporter, NewVision (2022-02-09). "Ent. & Lifestyle: Musicians who died before reaching their peak". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "When Uganda danced to product adverts". Monitor. 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 Ivan, Mubiru (2020-06-16). "LIST: Ugandan celebrities who lost their lives in accidents". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ sqoopadmin (2014-01-24). "CHAMELEONE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO MENTON SUMMER - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- 1 2 iWitness (2022-05-07). "David Lutalo cheats death in car accident". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ "List of artists Tragically killed in Motor Accidents". www.howwe.ug. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2026-04-24.