Chance Nalubega | |
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| Birth name | Chance Nalubega |
| Born | Masaka, Uganda |
| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | Kadongo Kamu, Afrobeat, Ugandan pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Formerly of | Gomiba Band |
Chance Nalubega is a Ugandan musician, singer and songwriter. [1] [2] She is the founder and leader of the Gomiba Band. Her music style is often categorized within Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat. [3]
Chance Nalubega was born in Masaka, Uganda. [4] She is a member of the Ngabi clan. [5] [6]
She moved to Kampala with her mother in August 1991 and sought shelter at Christian Life Church in Bwaise after their belongings including; a gomesi, small pillow, plate, and tea kettle were stolen. [4] With no money at the time, they were allowed to stay at the church for three months. [4] The church administration clarified that it was not responsible for their security or the loss of their property. [4]
In Kampala she did some jobs that included vending food, domestic chores such as washing and cooking in peoples' homes, and working as a hairdresser in Kibuye, where she earned 45,000 Ugandan shillings. [4] She later returned to Masaka to support her siblings who had been abandoned by their father. [4]
Nalubega's father was Muslim, while her mother was a born-again Christian affiliated with Masaka Gosma Church. [4]
Chance Nalubega used to sing in a church choir in Masaka. She later joined the choir at the Christian Life Church, she did not receive any payment for her participation. [4]
While she was at a hair salon in Kibuye, Pride Band announced over the radio that it was recruiting singers. [4] During the auditions, she performed some of her songs infront of a panel judges that included; Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Charles James Ssenkubuge and Aloysius Matovu Joy. [4]
She joined the Pride band and performed with it for three years, from 1994 to 1997, earning a salary of 80,000 Ugandan shillings. [4]
In 1997, she met Kato Lubwama who connected her to a studio in Bweyogerere where she recorded some of her first songs that were released and she earned money from selling the music tapes. [4] She used some of the money to start up the Gomiba Band. [4] Gomiba Band was composed of Jeniffer, also known as Full Figure, Justini Namuddu, Swabra Lubega and Dan Bazaawe. [2] [7] The band released albums that included; Mukyakale. [2] The Gomiba band let broke up. [4]
In 1999, Chance Nalubega released her debut album titled "Guma Omwoyo" under Kasiwukira Studios which was owned by Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya. [8] [4] Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya paid Chance Nalubega 1,500,000 Ugandan shillings for the album. It sold over 250 copies/tapes. [4]
In 2000, Nalubega released Balinsekerela album at Kasiwukira Studios and was paid 3,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it. [4]
In 2001, Nalubega released Yiga Okwagala album and she was paid 15,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it. [4]
In 2002, Nalubega released "I really love you" album. [4]
In 2003, Nalubega released Ennugu album. [4]
In 2005, Nalubega released Kulikayo Mwami album. [4]
In 2006, Nalubega released Agaliffa album. [4]
After the breakup of Nalubega's Gomiba band, she took a musical break to focus on raising her three children (one son and two daughters) and managing her personal business ventures. [9] [8] [4]
In 2006, she perfomed alongside Lady Aisha, Paul Kafeero, Winnie Munyenga, Fred Nkambwe and Impala Jazz Band at the La Royale Banqueting Suites in North London. [10]
In 2018, she perfomed at the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts. [4] [11] [12]
In October 2023, she was the headline performer at the "Legends of the Nile" concert in Kampala, where she performed alongside Ragga Dee and Sam and Sophie Gombya. [1] [13]
Chance Nalubega's music style is primarily categorized as Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat. [3] In her songs, she addresses societal norms, relationship complexities, financial struggles and everyday challenges.
Chance Nalubega has albums that include;