Justine Nabbosa

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Justine Nabbosa
Born
Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda
NationalityUganda
Education Makerere University
Occupation(s)Gospel artist and pastor
Notable workpresident of Next Girl Champion
SpouseJonathan Muwaganya
Childrenone
Awardsvictoria Gospel Agency-2016 Royal Gospel Music -2024

Justine Nabbosa is a Ugandan gospel artist and a co-pastor with Wilson Bugembe at Worship house, Nansana. [1] She is best known for her 2016 album, Oli Katonda. [2]

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Background and education

Nabbosa was born in Kamuli, Eastern Uganda; the ninth child of James and Tappi Kiyingi. [1] She graduated from Makerere University with a bachelor's degree in organizational and industrial psychology. [1] [3]

Singing career

Nabbosa's father was a pastor, so she grew up teaching Sunday school classes, singing in the choir and leading school fellowships. [4] She started her music career as a backing singer for Wilson Bugembe. [1] On April 24, 2017, Nabbosa held her first solo concert, [1] [5] and since then has used her singing to preach through music. She is president of Next Girl Champion, an annual conference that empowers girls and women in Uganda. [6]

Discography

Nabossa has released the following songs: [7]

Awards

In 2016, Nabbosa won the album of the year in the VIGA (Victoria Gospel Agency) awards with Oli Katonda. [2] [8] In 2021, she won best praise song at the Royal Gospel music awards. [9]

Nabbosa was nominated as Best Female Artiste for the Royal Gospel music awards 2024. [10]

Personal life

Nabbosa is married to Jonathan Muwaganya, [11] and they have one child. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Justine Nabbosa on her miraculous musical journey". The Independent Uganda. 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  2. 1 2 "Levixone, Pastor Bugembe, Julie Mutesasira top VIGA awards". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. vinepulse (2023-05-02). "Justine Nabbosa's Solo Journey: A Remarkable Music Event Unveiled Last Week". Vine Pulse. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  4. Sseruyigo, Aaron (2016-04-21). "Pr Justine Nabbosa returns with 'Oli Katonda' live concert". Breaking news on Christianity in Uganda and World. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. "Justine Nabbosa on her miraculous musical journey". The Independent Uganda. 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. Sseruyigo, Aaron (2018-11-11). "Photos: Pr Justine Nabbosa delightedly introduces her fiancé". Breaking news on Christianity in Uganda and World. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  7. "Justine Nabbosa New and Old Songs Listen and Download". www.kampalafm.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  8. Sseruyigo, Aaron (January 15, 2017). "Full list of VIGA Awards 2016 winners".
  9. Sseruyigo, Aaron (2021-12-13). "Royal Gospel Music Awards 2021: A complete list of winners". Breaking news on Christianity in Uganda and World. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  10. "Gabie Ntaate, Coopy Bly voted best musicians at Royal Gospel Music Awards". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  11. Sseruyigo, Aaron (2018-11-11). "Photos: Pr Justine Nabbosa delightedly introduces her fiancé". Breaking news on Christianity in Uganda and World. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  12. Nantambi, Esther. "'Oli Katonda' hit singer, Pr Justine Nabbosa marries city lawyer – My Wedding – For Fashion, Uganda Wedding, Kwanjula and Kuhingira budget ideas" . Retrieved 2025-09-18.