Luthuli Rise is the second single of 2026 by Ugandan artist kalibwani, leading up to his debut EP, LUSUKU TAPES. Named after a street in his childhood neighborhood of Bugolobi in Kampala, Luthuli Rise is a nostalgic tune that contends with the city’s jagged realities and the balancing act of trying to build a legacy atop a society that is rife with bad faith actors and institutionalized dysfunction. On production, Nairobi producer and close collaborator Agent Mgumbe laced a moody piano driven beat with a subtle dancehall bounce.

About Kalibwani
His 'Agent Mgumbe' series of releases explore various production styles with precise sample chops, revealing his multifaceted approach to sound and his 2024 joint EP with Tai Daiebuted in 2022 with a scene-stealing guest verse on Maya Amolo’s Foundry followed a year later with Ugandan new wave cult-classic SHE WAAN and Behind the scenes, kalibwani has been a vital force in East Africa's new wave creative movement as a journalist, manager, creative producer, and strategist helping to document the culture, guide artists, and mold the infrastructure that has allowed a new generation to thrive on their own terms. With Pajero Prayer, he steps fully into his own as an artist.

About Agent Mgumbe
Agent Mgumbe is the alter ego of Nairobi-based rapper and producer Lukorito. Rising through the ranks of the 'XPRSO.' collective, he’s known for his unique blend of sample-based hip-hop and dancehall remixes of Kenyan hits, developing a distinctive and respected style. He earned further acclaim since 2022 for producing Maya Amolo’s acclaimed album Asali and other East African R&B and alternative essentials from Zowie Kengocha, Shappaman, Tai Dai, and mwami. His 'Agent Mgumbe' series of releases explore various production styles with precise sample chops, revealing his multifaceted approach to sound and his 2024 joint EP with Tai Dai stands as an agenda-setting project among East Africa’s new wave