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Eagles Maiso laid to rest in Pallisa district
Fred Maiso's body being laid to rest in Petete sub-county, Pallisa district. Photo by Mudangha Kolyangha
Thousands of mourners, including local musicians turned up as Fred Maiso, one of the founder members of Eagles production, a local band, was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Petete Sub County in Pallisa district yesterday.
Maiso, who passed away on February 13 after a long illness, was described as a uniting factor in the Eagles production by members of the band. Geoffrey Lutaaya attributed his role in the band to that of a parent and mentor.
In his tribute, Mesach Ssemakula, a member of Eagles band, said that Maiso was working on new songs which the band will now ensure are released. He also said that Maiso was a director in the band with shares whose earnings will now be extended to his family.
Maiso leaves behind nine children and three wives.
One of the deceased’s sons described him as a kind father, and a committed family man who always found the time to attend to his family.
In his sermon, Rev. William Okuuku who presided over burial ceremony attacked MPs for delaying to pass the anti-homosexual bill. He said that they have forgotten God and instead care about money, adding that they should do the right thing regardless of threats from donors who have promised to cut funding if the bill is passed.
Okuuku also advised the musicians at the ceremony to compose songs against homosexuality, saying that theirs was a powerful voice.
Maiso’s eldest son, Muzeyi Fred Maiso, was installed as heir to his father.
