Biography

Ahmed Kakoyi known by his stage name 'Mad Ice' is a dynamic, well versed, self-taught singer-songwriter who crosses all genres with his music. An acclaimed musician in the African continent, he rose to fame with his debut studio album and title single 'Baby gal' which topped the charts throughout 2003-2004 on radio stations in East Africa. In 2005, his new single 'Wange' also debuted at number one in the region. In the same year, Mad Ice signed a record deal with a Finnish label in Helsinki where he is now based. A great performer, Mad Ice performs at international venues and stages around the world. Singing in English, Swahili and Luganda, Mad Ice’s soulful voice always captures the attention of audiences whether he is on a Pop, Jazz or World stage. Born in 1980 in Masaka, Uganda, Mad Ice started his career in 1998 as a young Mc on various mobile sound systems. Influenced mostly by mid 90s Caribbean sounds of Chaka Demus & pliers as well as, Shaggy, and later by Seal, Lokua Kanza and Oliver Mtukudzi. Mad Ice’s music has developed to a distinctive fusion of Pop, Soul, and African melodies