Who is Aly?
He is basically a hard worker who sets goals and does all he
can to achieve them.
What do you do?
I am the CEO of Talent 256 and I also run a security firm
called Tight Security. I also have a new magazine called “The Hit” and it’s
already on sale. I basically make sure the businesses I’m involved in run smoothly
and efficiently.
What is Talent 256?
It is basically an entertainment company that deals in
talent and event management, concert productions, and many others. It is
basically an agency for all kinds of entertainment, be it events or artists.
So who are the
artistes under Talent 256?
Well, there is a whole lot of them; Jackie, Lillian, Navio,
The Mith, Keko and many others. And of course we are looking to sign many more.
With time, it will be extended to the rest of East Africa. Talent 256 is just a
small part of a larger company, that is Talent Africa Entertainment Group which
is broader and deals with artistes all over the continent.
What exactly do you
look for when signing new artistes?
Unlike other agencies and record labels, we look for
multi-talented people, entertainers with the whole package so as to enable
proper exposure to the entertainment industry worldwide.
This has been, for example proven with Navio who recently
traveled to the United States for the One8 concert and got the opportunity to
work with various renowned African artists like Amani and JK. And then of
course he got the honor of working with the R&B king R Kelly and this was
great exposure and experience for him.
How do you manage all
this work?
(Laughs) Well it’s all basically hard work and love for what
I do, because business has always been my passion and I have great organization
skills. And then of course I have a very capable staff that works round the
clock to ensure efficiency in the businesses.
Why did you leave
Club Rouge, yet it was just at its peak?
I left Rouge because I needed to focus on Talent 256
considering I am CEO. Clubs need constant supervision and thorough management,
so I guess I could not give the club my all as it needed. But it was cool,
because the new boss is my friend and he still asks for my help whenever
necessary and my experience is needed.
You are Canadian and
yet you choose to build your life and career here in Kampala, why is that?
My parents settled here a long time ago and although I grew
up in Canada, I used to visit once in a while and I just fell in love with
Uganda, Kampala particularly. The weather is so beautiful and the people are
extremely nice and friendly. And most importantly they are talented, so I just
decided to set up camp here. (Laughs)
Well, it looks like
your life is all about your work, what do you do for fun?
(Laughs) Well I like
to travel a lot, to nice exotic places just to unwind. I also like to hang out
with friends and colleagues and the partying in Kampala is crazy, a lot of fun.
Once in a while I’m also a deejay at certain clubs and I do that fun, though I
am really good.
Tell us about your
personal life, I’m sure all the girls in Kampala have been waiting for this
part.
Well, right now I’m not seeing anyone. Mainly because I’m so
busy and I don’t think it would be fair to put anyone through a relationship
where my attention would mostly be focused on my work. I had a girlfriend for 6
years but when I moved here, we had to let go because long distance
relationships don’t really work.
Any future projects
we should look out for?
Yes, definitely. This year we are bringing you the biggest
performance/concert from a world famous dance hall/ hip-hop artist. Ugandans
are going to be knocked off their feet! Just wait for it and get ready!
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