Draft:DJ Bush Baby
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| Submission declined on 5 June 2025 by CoconutOctopus (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by CoconutOctopus 43 hours ago. | |
Comment: Routine coverage of his death, whilst tragic, does not convey notability. Interviews with the subject are not independent and cannot be used to meet the notability requirements. CoconutOctopus talk 16:16, 5 June 2025 (UTC)
DJ Bush Baby | |
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| Born | Michael Benjamin Owor 1975 Entebbe, Uganda |
| Died | June 5, 2025 (aged 49–50) Entebbe, Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Radio DJ, Media executive |
| Years active | 1990s–2025 |
| Known for | Pioneering urban music programming in East Africa |
Michael Benjamin Owor (1975 – 5 June 2025), known professionally as DJ Bush Baby, was a Ugandan radio personality and media executive who played a significant role in developing East Africa's contemporary music industry through his work at major broadcasting stations.[1]
Career
[edit]Owor began his career at Radio Uganda's Green Channel (later Magic FM) in the late 1990s, where he introduced dedicated hip-hop programming.[2] He later co-founded Tanzania's Kiss FM in 2003, helping establish it as a platform for East African urban music.[3]
From 2007-2015, he served as Head of Programming at Urban TV and NXT Radio in Uganda, where he created influential shows like The Takeover and 5 Live that launched numerous Ugandan artists.[4]
Industry impact
[edit]Owor's contributions to East African media include:
- Establishing the first dedicated hip-hop chart show in Uganda (Friday Night Live, EATV 2005-2010)[5][failed verification]
- Founding the Salute the DJ training program in 2012 that professionalized radio broadcasting standards in Uganda[6]
- Receiving the Buzz Teeniez Award for Media Personality of the Year (2014) and Salute the DJ Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)[5]
Later years
[edit]After recovering from a 2021[7] accident, Owor joined Tanzania's XRadio in 2024 as Director of Programming.[8] He was found deceased in his Entebbe studio on 5 June 2025.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "DJ Bush Baby Optimistic about the future of Ugandan entertainment". MBU. 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Memory Lane DJ Bush Baby". New Vision. 19 October 2012.
- ^ "I was bundled up and deported - Bush Baby". Daily Monitor. 14 December 2019.
- ^ "DJ Bush Baby Found Dead in Entebbe Studio". Nile Post. 5 June 2025.
- ^ a b "DJ Bush Baby: Uganda's media icon who amplified East Africa's sound". Daily Express. 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Veteran DJ Bush Baby found dead in Entebbe studio". Spy Uganda. 5 June 2025.
- ^ "DJ Bush Baby in Need of Shs 15m for Surgery". Chimp Reports. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Dj Bush Baby discusses his major accident and recovery". MBU. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "BREAKING: DJ Bush Baby Found Dead in His Studio". ChimpReports. 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Bush Baby's candle burns out". The New Vision. 5 June 2025.