Elvis Sekyanzi
| Elvis Sekyanzi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1975 (age 40–41) |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
London School of Electronics (Bachelor of Science) |
| Occupation | Sound engineer, businessman |
| Years active | 1995 — present |
| Known for | Wealth |
| Home town | Kampala |
| Net worth | US$8 million (2012) |
| Religion | Christian |
Elvis Sekyanzi, also known as Elvis Sekyanzi Wavamunno, is a qualified sound engineer, businessman, and entrepreneur in Uganda.[1] He was reported in 2012 to be one of the wealthiest people in that country.[2]
Background and education
He was born in Uganda circa 1975. His father is Ugandan millionaire and entrepreneur Gordon Wavamunno. Sekyanzi studied sound engineering at the London School of Electronics.[3]
Businesses and investments
Sekyanzi owns a number of entertainment-related businesses. He is also a director and manager in some of his father's companies, including WBS Television, Wavah Water, and Radio Simba.[1] The businesses that he owns include Club Silk, a night club in the Bugoloobi suburb of Kampala, and Silk Events, an entertainment management company with branches in Uganda and neighboring Rwanda.[4][5] He is reported to also own a Club Silk in London, United Kingdom.[6]
Net worth
According to the New Vision newspaper, Sekyanzi had a net worth of about US$8 million in 2012.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Kiryowa, Ssebidde. "How I made my first million". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- 1 2 Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ Campus Eye (23 June 2015). "10 Ugandan Billionaires That Completed Their University Degrees". Kampala: Campuseye.ug (Campus Eye). Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ Mulumba, Abu-Baker (15 September 2013). "Silk Events pulls out its best at 8th anniversary". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ Vision Reporter (1 May 2010). "Elvis Sekyanzi's multi-million Rwanda deal". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Sekyanzi opens Club Silk in London". New Vision. Kampala. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2016.