The Ebonies were formed around 1977 as Jimmy Katumba with the Ebonies and continued under that title as a musical drama group until 1990 when several of their members emigrated to the United Kingdom and the United States. The remaining members became "The Ebonies" and started stage dramas and TV series. Their leading actor Sam Bagenda aka Dr. Bbosa is a celebrated actor having won several acolades that include actor of the millenium.