Nyanzi Martin Luther is a Ugandan student and media entrepreneur who founded Apex Media Services, a youth-focused media company operating radio and digital platforms alongside training programmes in media production and digital skills. His activities have been referenced in local media coverage and civic discussions on youth participation in entrepreneurship and media development in Uganda.
He was born on 5 December 2009 at Nsangi Hospital in Wakiso District, Uganda. He is the first-born child in a family of three siblings. He was raised by author Joan Vumilia and businessman Ssekaayi Simon. His parents separated in 2025. He has previously described challenges within his family life, stating,
The problem I have faced and which is long-lasting is not having peace with the dad; we can never sit and agree ever, we have disputes.”
Individuals familiar with his background say the family separation contributed to his early independence and self-reliance.
He began his education at St. Anne Infant School before attending Upendo Christian School and later MK International School. He is currently a student at Kisozi High School, where he is pursuing O-Level education. He completed his Primary Leaving Examinations in 2023 with 13 aggregates. School-related accounts describe him as academically consistent while also engaging in media-related activities alongside his studies.
His involvement in media began as a teenage deejay performing under the name “Deejay Blockboy” before developing a youth radio concept known as Block FM. The project later evolved into Apex Media Services in 2025, which operates Block FM 103.2 and associated digital media platforms. The organisation also runs Apex Digital Skills, a programme aimed at introducing young people to media production and basic digital entrepreneurship skills.
Investor Isaac Ssegawa, who became involved in the project, said he initially questioned its feasibility due to Nyanzi’s age.
“When I joined Apex Media Services, I came as an investor interested in the work this boy was doing. I kept wondering how a 15-year-old could establish a station,” he said.
Community reactions have been mixed. According to local observers, some expressed initial skepticism about the sustainability of the project, particularly regarding funding and operational capacity at a young age. Others view the initiative as part of a growing trend of youth-led media ventures in Uganda, where young entrepreneurs are increasingly experimenting with broadcasting and digital platforms.
Reported estimates from Listen Measures place Block FM’s daily reach at approximately 400,000 listeners, though independently verified audit figures have not been publicly released. His activities have also been referenced in governance and civic engagement contexts, including discussions linked to youth participation in media and civic processes.
