Who is Fredrick Lugonvu Ssentongo? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, tribe, relationship with BBS Terefayina, Salt Media, pastor Aloysius Bugingo, “Omusunsuzi” and “Brain Power”, “Zukuka N’ensonga”, journalists Sirajje Lubwama and Omulangira Jjunju Francis early life and education of a Ugandan Journalist.
Fredrick Lugonvu Ssentongo commonly referred to as Mwana wa Taata is a Ugandan Journalist, TV and radio presenter, businessman and life coach.
Lugonvu is renowned for his insightful analysis and vibrant news anchoring manner, as well as his quiet, soft but commanding voice.
He is currently a News Anchor and Presenter at BBS Terefayina after having worked long for Salt Media.
Early Life and Education
Fredrick Lugonvu Ssentongo was born on 20th December 1991. He is from Kinoni, Masaka, Uganda.
Lugonvu’s father passed on in 1995 when he was only four years old. His mother Getu Nabachwa is from Bukomansimbi district.
Fredrick Lugonvu was raised by his mother in the rural village of Busubi Kyamaganda in the Lwengo district.
Lugonvu recalls how his mother would console him whenever things seemed to be going wrong. She would call him TAATA WANGE to convey the message that there is light and hope for the future.
Fredrick Lugonvu went to Jec High School where he sat for his UCE exams in 2008.
He then joined Najjanankumbi Young Christian School (NYCS) where he sat for his UACE exams in 2010.
Career and Professional Work Experience
Fredrick Lugonvu Ssentogo has overcome adversity to reach the pinnacle of his media profession.
In 2017, Lugonvu joined the House of Prayer Ministries International media organisation, Salt Media, which is controlled by city pastor Aloysius Bugingo.
He hosted the Omusunsuuzi programme, which aired Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. and featured veteran journalists Sirajje Lubwama and Omulangira Jjunju Francis.
He was also the news anchor of Omunnyo Ku Ssatu and the commentator of the Brain Power programme on Salt Media’s television news.
While working as a news anchor for Salt FM, Fredrick Lugonvu was also a presenter for the Ekizungirizi programme every Sunday evening.
Prior to joining Salt Media in 2017, he was a brand news anchor for veteran politician Capt. Edward Francis Babu’s Metro FM.
Fredrick Lugonvu Ssentongo quit Salt Media Station in December 2020 to join BBS Telefayina.
The former Salt FM radio and television news anchor and presenter reportedly began his new media career on January 27, 2021, at the Bulange Mengo-based media firm.
He was set to anchor the weekly morning show “Zukuka N’ensonga.”
Achievements and Awards
Lugonvu is a well-known media personality. He rose to prominence as a result of his catchy, highly packaged analytical TV shows like “Omusunsuzi” and “Brain Power” on Salt TV, which drew a large audience.
Fredrick Lugonvu has established his own all-in-one ceremonial events company, “The Vibes Ceremonial Events Limited,” with headquarters in Makerere’s Ham Towers.
The company provides ceremonial services such as tents, chairs, sound systems, decoration, event planning, and Master of Ceremonies for various events.
Controversies
Following his notification to Pastor Bugingo that he would be departing from his position, the management, in a panic, promptly removed the most-watched programme on TV, Omusunsuuzi, and gave over the Brainpower portion to another presenter.
Fredrick Lugonvu finally explained why he left Salt Media allegedly in a phone conversation with a news media group.
Lugonvu, who initially denied the reports of his resignation, subsequently stated that he quit because he wanted more time to focus on his own firm in order to successfully build it.
Lugonvu also said that he will not be joining any other media house at the time, despite the many lucrative agreements that have been brought to him now that he has progressed from employee to boss.
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