Swangz Avenue

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Swangz Avenue
Founded2008 (2008)
FounderBenon Mugumya
GenreVarious
Country of originUganda
Location Kampala, Kampala
Official website www.swangzavenue.com

Swangz Avenue is a Ugandan record label. It was established in 2008 by Ugandan musician and record producer Benon Mugumya.

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Releases

The company has played a part in the Ugandan music industry, recording and releasing songs with a variety of local and global musicians. [1] These include:

Management of artists

Young Zee was signed 12 March 2012 by Swangz Avenue and his debut single "I Have A Dream" featuring label mate Sera was released in the same very year. [2] In 2013, Swangz Avenue officially unveiled its new musician under the management of Swangz Avenue label, [3] Young Zee a 14-year-old and, Sera who died. [4] [5] Other musicians that have ranked through Swangz Avenue are:

Selected production discography

External links.

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