Andereya Baguma is an Afro-fusion/alternative musician from Uganda.
The former Penda Uganda Song Contest winner’s music career began at the age of 13. He went on to pursue a Bachelors Degree of Arts in Music from Makerere University. Today, he is a professional acoustic guitarist and songwriter. He boasts of a music album titled ‘Andereya’ which was released at Uganda National Cultural Centre in a live exquisite music album organised by Nze Music’ – an A&R, booking and management firm that he founded. Andereya is the number one fan of his music. He believes that the music he creates speaks to him first; the reason he founded a unique sound of music that he refers to as Nze Music (Me Music). He finds inspiration to create this ‘Nze Music’ by listening to notable musicians like Maurice Kirya, the late Mowzey Radio, Asa, Richard Bona and the late Oliver Mtukudzi.
Andereya has performed his ‘Nze Music’ on both local and international platforms such as Sofar Sounds Kampala, Pearl Rhythm Festival, YES Uganda Virtual Academy, American Music Abroad virtual Academy, Jamafest 2016, Kenya Music Festival and Ethno Music in Malawi in 2021. He has also performed with sensational bands like Msetonation Band, Baximba Waves Jazz Band and Akadope, among others.