Levixone | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 December 1992 Uganda |
| Genres | All African |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | www |
Levixone is a Ugandan gospel musician born on December 7, 1992. He began his music career in 2013 and has since released several hit songs. He has won several awards including the 2018 Groove Award for East African Male Artiste of the Year. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Levixone was born in Uganda and spent most of his childhood in Kosovo, a slum in Kampala. [5] He grew up in a family of six children and was raised by his mother after his father passed away when he was young. Levixone’s passion for music began at a young age and he started singing in church at the age of 10. [5]
Levixone began his music career in 2013 with the release of his debut single “Nonya Omu” which became an instant hit. He has since released several other songs including “Ponya”, “Esaala”, “Ani”, and “Turn the Replay” among others. Levixone has collaborated with several other artists including Timeless Noel, Exodus, and Coopy Bly among others.
In 2018, Levixone won the Groove Award for East African Male Artiste of the Year. He has also been nominated for several other awards including the 2019 Maranatha Global Worship Music Awards.
Here is a list of some of his songs. [6] [7]
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