Gamit tells it all in his debut “Wod Jafwonji” EP

Gamit Joseph, also known as Gamit Joe, is a Ugandan record producer, singer-songwriter and A&R. It’s highly likely than not that you’ve vibed to one of his songs. For the many years he has been active in the Ugandan music industry, his contribution is unquestionable.

Gamit tries to incorporate Nigerian sound on his six-track EP by partly singing in his native language in an effort for his music to cut across different borders and make a huge impact on the industry.

The songs on the EP include, “Akello”, “Cecilia”, “Okuwebwa”, “Ma Baby”, “Best Friend”, and “Daktari” feat. Isaac Painkiller.

Here, he speaks to us about the EP, giving an in-depth look into what ‘Wod Jafwonji ‘ is all about:

Tell us about this EP; “Wod Jafwonji”

“Wod Jafwonji” directly translated from my native language Dhopadhola means “Son Of A Teacher” Both my parents were teachers, Lord rest their souls. I wanted a title that would rather connect me to my past. Strange how there is not a single song that is Dubbed “Wod Jafwonji’ on the EP but it gave me a feeling and a sense of belonging. I am proud of what they gave me, “life, and being learned”.

What are some of the main inspirations behind the songs on the EP?

Akello is a classic reggae song in Jap was intended to narrate a seemingly true story. It’s a narrative of a struggling man trying to fix life but his wife dumps him because he can’t provide enough and she had a life she wanted out of the village to The City.

The next four songs; Cecilia, Daktari, Best Friend, and Ma Baby were just more of love in a positive aspect. The very last song Okuwebwa is self-explanatory. Women, universally, are meant to be given goodies, money, gifts, a good life, and so on. It is what love has become in this modern world; “No Money, No Love.”

Who did you work with on this EP?

I worked with several people in the making of this EP from writing, producing, mixing, mastering, and song selections. I worked with majorly with two writers; Amazon and Jay Jay, and My nephew Kreed Marvin.

I also worked with different instrumentalists. For the live guitar, I worked with Prosper Solo and Tony Solo, and Isaac the Painkiller on the Saxophone. Isaac featured on track 3 “Daktari.

As for production, I produced and mixed all the songs on the EP, but I had help from my producer friends like Ginniman, and Chief D then the final mastering of the EP was done by my long-term friend Rickie Lance. A lot of advice on the EP was from Nesto, my signed Artist under Titanium Rekodz.

The majority have so far fallen in love with “Okuwebwa”, can you tell us about how the song came about?

Haha! ‘Okuwebwa’ is a song based on reality. Today you can’t date without money. Also, women are meant to be on the receiving end; “No Money, No Love,” especially in Kampala. It was mainly written by Amazon, Jay Jay, and myself.

Where would you like for your music career to take you?

I am praying for my music to just be everywhere, not in dots but anthems in people’s sound systems, phones, and home soundbars. I do music that is not typically local. My target is the international scene but Uganda should give me a proper ear. They have before, but I’m yearning for more. Also, I’m hoping for international collaborations.

So far, how do you see the current music industry and its future ahead?

Honestly, the industry has changed a lot. it’s no longer Manual as it used to be. the most A game is online. Ugandans have embraced the use of social media to push music. It has made things a. bit simplified but to another group of people, it has made things hard all in all, I love the direction it has taken and is taking.

What do you expect to achieve from this EP since you have been in this business for some time now? Have you received the reception you were expecting?

I expect to have a show later in the year. And I believe this EP will change my life if I play my cards right. I’m sure one of these songs will change my career.

Was there a moment that made you feel like giving up on your career path?

Oh yes. When I lost my Mom in 2021, I kinda felt like I had lost purpose. I released a song the following year, “Tomorrow” but soon my fire just went down. Imagine since 2022, I have just bounced back on my feet. I thank God that I haven’t given up.

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