Artist / Record Producer
KAVALI KING
Kavali King, aka Vato Vali, born Stefan Ruhangalinda, is a Ugandan rap artist, songwriter, and producer from Kampala, as well as founder of Entertainment District E.A., a multidisciplinary creative collective founded in 2019. His music blends alternative urban sounds, introspective lyricism, and informative themes of love, healing, identity, and youth empowerment, distinguishing him in the music scene. As a new-generation artist aligned with levelling up the music industry in East Africa, his journey has come with several accomplishments that have not be unnoticed and only poise him to reach greater heights.Key Projects & Achievements
His Debut mixtape Social Introvert (2017) was followed by Social Introvert II (2020) won Mixtape of the Year at 2022 MTN Hip Hop Awards.He consistently released notable Singles and EPs like Drunk Intelligence, Still Waters Run Deep; with various features from talented acts like Navio, The Mith, Flex D'Paper, Byg Ben Sukuya, Tai Dai, Likkle Bangi, Omani Reign, Nutty Neithan and Joshua Baraka to mention a few.His latest album Sensitive (August 2025) that has global features from Japan, Germany, United Kingdom and Kenya has received critical acclaim with one of the songs on it recently winning Video of the Year in the 2025 UG HipHop AwardsPerformed at major venues and events including Xpressions Live, Vibez Nzuri, Kyeza Fest, 256HipHop Awards, MTN HipHop Awards, Bars & BBQ, Clan Meeting, Strictly UG, Tupendane, Krocs Na Jersey, Uganda Calling etc.He has received features and coverage from Mbu Ug,Tangaza Magazine, Ghana Music, AfricanChainblog, The Clan UG, BritishHipHop Uk, The Culturing, Nuveylive and many more.Metrics and Reach
Over 145,000 streams across Spotify, Boomplay, YouTube; 70,000+ on radio hits with Spotify placements like East Africa Rising, New Music Daily on Apple for Ghana & Nigeria etc, Strong social engagement on TikTok/Instagram; live crowds of 100+ at community shows, primed for regional tours.Explore the profound soundscape of Kavali King, a seasoned record artist & producer. His music serves as a guiding force through a realm characterized by authenticity, passion, and artistic ingenuity, where each composition reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist. Immerse yourself in the world of Kavali King, where every piece offers a compelling insight into his creative vision.
