Winnie Nwagi

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Winnie Nakanwagi best known as "Nwagi" (born on 20 July 1990) is a Ugandan singer [1] and songwriter. She is currently signed under Swangz Avenue, a music label based in Uganda. [2]

Early life and career

She was born in Namasuba, a commercial town north of Kampala, and raised by her single father. As a teenager her father kicked her out and she also dropped out of school. [3]

She started singing at school [4] and, continuing to perform, she struggled to record at many studios. [5] After competing in a TV talent show, she gained the attention of music producer Benon Mugumbya, who gave her a contract with Swangz Avenue. [3] [6]

Nwagi's popular songs include firedancer, musawo, bunsonso mola and embeera, released in 2014. [7]

She has one child, a daughter. [3]

References

  1. Ruby, Josh (2024-04-19). "Celebrities rally behind Winnie Nwagi as she takes legal action against paternity accusations". MBU. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  2. "Swangz Avenue boss on why they can't rein in on Winnie Nwagi". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  3. 1 2 3 Odhiambo, Abraham (7 October 2023). "Who is Ugandan Artist Winnie Nwagi?". See Africa Today. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  4. Byemboijana, Muhamadi (2024-07-08). "Winnie Nwagi Fires Up Kwegoza Avenue as Pilsener Celebrates Culture". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  5. Ruby, Josh (2024-08-20). "Sheebah Karungi praises Winnie Nwagi as one of Uganda's most inspiring performers". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  6. "Winnie Nwagi's Daughter's Paternity Revealed Amidst Controversy". PML Daily. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  7. "Down Memory Lane: Fire Dancer – Winnie Nwagi & Slim Prince". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-09-28.