Gravity Omutujju responds to doctors about stethoscopes and lab coats 

GERESON WABUYI aka GRAVITY OMUTUJJU is known for his controversial songs such as, Winner, Okwepicha, Ekyakuzaala Kyekirikutta, Kapa Yo, and his recent collabo with Shakira Shakira, Doozi, among others.

His music falls in the genres of dancehall, afrobeat, bax ragga, kadongokamu and Luga flow. When Quick Talk recently met with him, it was evident that his swag and jokes do not stop in music videos alone; he is as jolly and kind in person, as he is as a superstar. As he stepped out of his black Range Rover Sport at Freedom City, Quick Talk was ready with a recorder.

Thank you for accepting this interview and making the time, Gravity!

It’s alright. Let’s do this. I am listening; what do you want to know?

Well, let’s start with, how old are you?

I’m 31 years old. I was born [to Michael Gesa and Jane Kajoina] in 1993. [For a non-Muganda, Gravity is interestingly fluent in Luganda and sings exclusively in Luganda. Well, he was born and raised in the Nakulabye-Kiwuunya ghettos, in case anyone was wondering.]

Which schools did you attend?

I went to Nakulabye Junior School for my primary and Old Kampala SS for secondary education [after that, Gravity started pursuing his music career, making his big breakthrough in 2011 when he released Walumbe Zaaya – his Luga flow adaptation of Paul Kafeero’s song.]

Why music, of all careers?

Music was my destiny. God knew that I would make it through music; all that I have achieved in my life and all I have become is because of my music, which is why you are here interviewing me today. Do you disagree?

No; although, Quick Talk would still have sought you out if you were, let’s say, a successful footballer! But pray tell, if you were not a musician, what would you be?

I think I would have been a great footballer. I like football and, in my free time, I play with my friends; so, yes, I would go for football.

How is your relationship with fellow artistes?

It is alright. I am for good vibes. If you have good vibes, we ride together. I am a nice guy, which is why people love me, but even those that don’t vibe with me, I don’t care, man.

[Gravity in 2022 infamously showed his soft side, weeping during a press interview and decrying the lack of support from fellow musicians and misguided attacks against him from the public. This year, he has also been in the news for goading musician-cum-politician Bobi Wine, challenging him to turn his One Love Beach Busabala into a community hospital. Well, Quick Talk guesses, all is well that ends well…]

Briefly about your coming concert in September; what should your fans expect?

Well, they should come to Lugogo Cricket Oval and find out on September 7. My fans know that I am full of surprises; so, they should expect the best. That’s all.

About your new song Doozi; doctors are up in arms complaining about the video, claiming that you misused their profession’s equipment such as the stethoscope and clinical coats. What do you say about that?

When did that happen? Are you sure? [Acting all surprised, like this was news to him.]

It happened few days ago…

But that is just a song and in this industry what we do is called music, dance and drama, which means it is allowed to act in videos. So, I don’t see how it is a big deal.

Well, they are concerned that your video is vulgar and portrays their profession badly.

Well, that’s what they think, which is okay, because everyone is entitled to their opinion even if it is not the right one. But in art, what makes our music interesting is the creativity and drama, which is all we did in the video.

You have been called a bully. Are you a bully?

[Smiles] Nooo… I don’t think so. I am just a simple, nice guy.

What makes you different from other musicians?

My style of music is different; not everyone can do the things I do. My danceable hip hop is totally different from the old skool; that is why I am different.

Any advice to someone who’s looking up to you and praying to be like Gravity some day?

All I can say is, topowa, muganda wange[don’t give up, my brother] and continue praying to God, kuba y’abikola[because He is the author of everything]. And believe in yourself that you can make it.

[As Quick Talk starts firing more questions, Gravity, who is in a steady relationship with Shalwa Naira with whom he has three sons, excuses himself saying he has run out of time.]

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