Bobi Wine, who previously collaborated with Navio on the chart-topping track "Bad Man," showered praise on his colleague in a tweet while promoting Navio's upcoming concert. He mentioned, "I've been so occupied lately that I almost forgot to boost my brother's upcoming show. Nevertheless, I'M BACK LIKE I NEVER LEFT (in Navio's voice). I've always described this man as humble and intelligent throughout the time I've known him. Only a select few of us who have had the privilege to collaborate with him multiple times truly understand the depth of his talent."
He continued, "You're marking 20 years in the music industry, but to me, it feels like you've been rapping for 75 years ????. Your skill level is that impressive. I wish you the greatest success at tomorrow's concert. We'll be there to show our support."
Navio is set to commemorate his two decades in the music industry with a concert scheduled for Saturday, September 2, at the Sheraton Hotel.
Kigozi Serwano and Dr. Maggie Kigozi. He attributes his artistic talents to both of his parents, with his father being a proficient photographer alongside his engineering profession, and his mother sharing a deep love for music.
During the Ugandan civil war, their family relocated to Kenya, where Navio, the youngest of three siblings, was born. He attended St. Andrew's Turi in Kenya for his primary education, actively participating in various sports such as rugby, hockey, basketball, and swimming.
For his high school years, Navio returned to Uganda and attended The Aga Khan High School. He later pursued an undergraduate degree in communications and media studies, as well as international relations, at Monash University in South Africa.
Navio's musical journey began during his primary school years when he impressed his mother with his singing at home. She introduced him to Baava Studios, owned by the legendary artist Hope Mukasa. During this time, Steve Jean, who is now a well-known figure, was interning at the studio and recorded Navio's song. Navio, under Jean's guidance, wrote the song himself and also participated in the school choir for about two years.
In primary school, Navio had a classmate named Lang, who later introduced him to The Mith and Papito during high school. Lang facilitated the connection between the three, and they began attending DV8 Club for rap battles during school breaks. These battles, hosted by Mitch Egwang, featured well-known names like Bataka Squad (Babaluku, Saba Saba [Krazy Native], Big Poppa Momo MC., Newton, Lyrical G, Chagga, Shillingz, and Farious), Da Squad, DJ Mumu, MC Yallah, among others.
Klear Kut, the group formed by Navio and his friends, eventually secured a deal with the record label DMD. This opportunity enabled them to record their debut album with 16 tracks, including the first song, "ALL I Wanna Know," featuring Juliana Kanyomozi.
Prior to collaborating with DMD, they had previously recorded their inaugural track titled "Nothing Wrong," with production overseen by Steve Jean.
Their subsequent album, named "K2," featured a track titled "Superstar," which included a collaboration with Bebe Cool. Another song from the same album, "Mon-coeur," earned them a coveted nomination for the prestigious Kora Awards.