David’s song

avid is a Congolese refugee who has been living in Oruchinga settlement in South-West Uganda for the past seven years. He had to flee his country with his brother when insurgents attacked his village. David is a hugely talented musical artist who uses woodcraft for his livelihood but his passion is singing and his music. In this video, he performs one of his own songs.

“My name is David Byamasu. I am a Congolese Refugee in Uganda, living in the Oruchinga Refugee Settlement Camp since 2014. My occupation is woodcraft art, but during Covid-19, I have had no one to support me. I sing and play my guitar with my brother at home to pass the time.”