Master Parrot (born David Sifaayo, 1978 – 1 June 2026) was a Ugandan dancehall and Afro-pop music artist who rose to prominence in the 2000s and was one of the founding members of the Fire Base Crew alongside Bobi Wine.[1][2][3] He rose to fame after the release of the singles "Muliro" and "Ekikompola" songs.[1][4]
Master Parrot | |
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| Born | David Sifaayo 1978 Kampala, Uganda |
| Died | 1 June 2026 (aged 47–48) Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | Dancehall, Afro-pop |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000s–2026 |
| Label | Fire Base |
Musical career
editMaster Parrot rose to prominence during the early years of Uganda's contemporary dancehall and Afro-pop scene.[4] His breakthrough came with "Muliro", a song that received extensive airplay on Ugandan radio stations and became popular in entertainment venues across the country. He later released other notable songs, including "Ekikompola" and "Maama Wabaana".[1][5]
He was among the pioneering members of Fire Base Crew, one of Uganda's most influential music collectives of the early 2000s.[6] The group played a significant role in shaping modern Ugandan popular music and launched the careers of several artists. Following a period away from the spotlight, Master Parrot reunited with members of Fire Base Crew in 2017 and released a remix of "Muliro" alongside Mickie Wine.[5][6][7]
Singles
edit- Muliro
- Maama Wabaana
- NFOFOLO
- Kanchakale
- Tuli Bayaye
- Omufirika
- Ntegedde
- Nkitegedde
- Namuleme
- Abayaaye
- Ayi Katonda
- Nankya
- Njagala Sente
- Makunika
- Mbiligo
- Anayinama
- Tugabane
- Never Lie
- Kalaamu
Collaborations
edit- Wala (feat. Master Parrot)
- Bum Chekecha (feat. Master Parrot)
- Byo Nkolela (feat. Master Parrot)
- Muzei Tute (Kiri Bubi) (multi-artist collaboration including Master Parrot)
- Kiwani (Bobi Wine remix / Firebase related performances)
- Muliro (Rmx) – Mickie Wine collaboration
- Kampala Riddim appearance (Bum Chekecha contribution context)
- Kulabirira feat. Anatolius
Death
editSee also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 "'Muliro' singer Master Parrot dies in Northern Bypass crash- reports". Monitor. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Who was Master Parrot? a look at the life and legacy of veteran singer David Sifaayo". Patro Uganda. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Veteran singer Master Parrot categorizes artists in entertainment industry". MBU. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Singer Master Parrot Killed in Northern Bypass Accident". Daily Star. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Mbogo, Musa (1 June 2026). "Veteran singer Master Parrot dies in accident". UG Bulletin. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 Kasadah, Badru (2 May 2017). "Master Parrot rushes back to Bobi Wine over music career". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Mwesigwa, Solomon (26 April 2019). "Master Parrot and Anatolius drop 'Kulabirira' | VIDEO ALERT". MBU. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "News: Singer Master Parrot killed in road accident". New Vision. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda's Digital Entertainment Scene Mourns Master Parrot After Fatal Northern Bypass Crash". PAN AFRICAN VISIONS. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Legendary singer Master Parrot killed in Northern Bypass accident". Pulse Uganda. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.