Desire Luzinda

Desire Luzinda
Desire Luzinda
Background information
Birth name	Desire Luzinda
Born	(1984-08-15) 15 August 1984 (age 41) Ibanda, Uganda
Origin	Uganda
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, musician
Website	https://www.desireluzindafoundation.org/

Desire Luzinda is a Ugandan US California-based recording, performing artiste, philanthropist, and founder of Desire Luzinda Foundation International (DLFI) established on 5 June 2021.

With influences from songbirds Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, Desire Luzinda is an inspiring icon in society today. ^{[1] [2]} Luzinda sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili. ^[3]

Personal life

Desire Luzinda is married to gospel singer Levixone. ^{[4] [5]}

Challenges

On 11 November 2014, Desire Luzinda was interviewed by BBC’s Ugandan correspondent, Catherine Byaruhanga following a scandal where her estranged boyfriend leaked her private pictures. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Desire Luzinda Shifts To Settle In America, Quits Uganda". Newslexpoint.com. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
2. "Ugandan pop star faces arrest for 'revenge porn' photos". Week . Retrieved 16 November 2014.
3. "Family, Birth history and School Life of Desire Luzinda" . Retrieved 10 January 2019.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
4. Musenze, John (27 July 2025). "Levixone and Desire Luzinda set wedding date". New Vision. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
5. Benjie (15 August 2025). "PHOTOS: Levixone and Desire Luzinda wed in colourful ceremony". MBU. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
6. "'Revenge porn' victim faces arrest" – via BBC.
7. Maganja, Johnson Grace (25 September 2018). "Desire Luzinda talks about her regrets and finding God". Observer .