Sophie Gombya

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Sophie Gombya
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NationalityUgandan
Occupationmusician

Sophie Gombya is a Ugandan musician [1] and social activist. [2] [3] She is married to fellow musician Sam Gombya. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Sophie went to Nakivubo Blue Primary School and then to Kawempe Muslim and later Kibibi Senior Secondary School. [4]

Music

Sophie Gomba sings with a sharp soprano and performs with her husband Sam Gombya. She has successful singles like "Spare tyre" about a woman with whom she is competing for the same man. It was written by her husband Sam. They have six albums together. [4]

Discography

Songs

Albums with Sam Gombya

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