Related Research Articles
Edrisah Kenzo Musuuza, professionally known as Eddy Kenzo, is a Ugandan singer, music executive, the president and founder of Uganda National Musicians Federation and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He made his breakthrough after the release of his single Stamina. He received international attention after the release of his single, "Sitya Loss" in 2014 and an accompanying viral video that featured the Ghetto Kids. In total, he has released 4 albums, including Roots in 2018 and most recently Made in Africa in 2021. Kenzo has also won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in 2018, a BET Award in 2015, and multiple All Africa Music Awards.
Miss Uganda or Miss Uganda World is a national beauty pageant in Uganda.
Cinderella Sanyu is a Ugandan musician. She was one of the original members of Blu*3, along with Lilian Mbabazi and Jackie Chandiru. She has performed with P-Square, Wahu, Beenie Man, Ne-Yo, Tiwa savage, Bobi Wine, Shaggy, Chameleon, Bebe Cool, Davido, Mr. G and Radio & Weasel.
Sarah Nampijja recognized professionally as Sera was a Ugandan singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence on the Ugandan entertainment scene in 2012 with her hit single "contagious" in which she featured Jeff Blaise.
Alex Julius Kwesigabo, better known by his stage name Flex D'Paper, is a Ugandan rapper and songwriter born and raised in Kampala. Starting off his music career, Flex D'Paper was part of the high school rap group, The Rapaholix, which he started with friends, Dasper Cosine and later joined by Apass as an affiliate with whom the trio put out a mix tape, The Eviction Notice that included chart topping singles like "Burning", "Party Life" and "Follow Me" which topped countdowns in Uganda such as NTV and Sanyu FM. Flex D'Paper was part of the 2014 UG Cypher including the finest Ugandan rappers: Navio, Keko, Big Tril, Don MC, AirporTaxi rappers St. Nelly Sade, GNL Zamba, DJ Global, JB, The Mith, Ruyonga, and Atlas.
Alexander Bagonza, better known by his stage name A Pass, is a Ugandan musician and songwriter. He was born in Uganda on 21 December 1989. A Pass states that his stage name comes from Alexander his last name and Pass from his picky nickname Percy.
Sheebah Karungi, professionally known as Queen Karma and Sheebah, is a Ugandan musician, dancer, actress and feminist activist. She debuted her acting career in Queen of Katwe as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she started making music and later rose to recognition upon the release of her hit single "Ice Cream". In 2014, she released her debut project Ice Cream, a five-track EP which did well commercially and led her to win back-to-back HiPipo Music Awards Best Female Artist in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. She also won the Artist of the Year award twice, in 2017, 2018, and 2019 at the HiPipo Music Awards. In 2024, she was appointed vice president of the Uganda National Musician Federation assisting Eddy Kenzo who is the president of the federation.
The Girl in the Yellow Jumper is a 2020 Ugandan mystery-thriller produced and directed by Loukman Ali and starring Rehema Nanfuka, Philip Luswata, Michael Wawuyo Jr., Michael Wawuyo, Oyenbot and Maurice Kirya. After a festival run throughout 2021 it was released on Netflix on December 26th of that year, becoming the first Ugandan film to be made available on the streamer.
Pia Pounds, born Tracy Kirabo, is a Ugandan singer-songwriter known for electronic dance, RnB, and Afrobeat music. She is also a performer, fashion enthusiast, actress, and businesswoman.
Rowland Raymond Kaiza, better known by his stage name BigTril is a Ugandan rapper, producer and songwriter. He is widely known for his single hit "Parte After Parte"and giddem ft Beenie Gunter.
Malaika Tenshi Nnyanzi professionally known by her mononym as Malaika is a Ugandan actress, media personality, model and fashionista. She is mostly known for her radio work on the D’Mighty Breakfast show on KFM and Malaika and Oulanya on Capital Fm as well as her acting work on Veronica's Wish, Bed of Thorns, The Honourables and Mela.
Loukman Ali is a Ugandan director, cinematographer, screenwriter, producer and graphic designer.
Baby Gloria (Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo) (born 28 October 2001) is a Ugandan gospel artist. She started singing at an age of two and a half years. In 2010, she won the Tumaini Musical Award, followed by the Olive Musical Award in 2011.
Priscilla Zawedde better known by her stage name Azawi is a Ugandan singer, songwriter and dancer signed by Swangz Avenue in 2019. Her musical genre is Afrobeats in both Luganda and English. She became the first female Ugandan act to appear on the New York "Times Square" and Los Angeles billboards.
Doreen Kabareebe is a Ugandan fashion model, socialite, branding coach and social media influencer. She was one of the contestants in the Miss Uganda beauty pageant in 2010.
Nakiyingi Veronica Lugya, professionally known as Vinka, is a Ugandan Musical artist, dancer, singer and songwriter. She is signed under Swangz Avenue and Sony Music entertainment.
Ssendi Mosh Afrikan, popularly known by his stage name Mr Mosh Live, is a Ugandan radio and television personality, events MC, media coach, social activist and politician.
Nabattu Naira Ali is a Ugandan musician and performer.
Aida Victoria Nakityo Ssebakiggye, known professionally as Aida Vee is a Ugandan-American musician. Aida Vee was one of the co-founders and the lead singer for the Urbana Band, a live performing band that covered various genres of music. During her time at Vienna College Namugongo in high school, she received several awards for her talent and creativity. She represented Africa in the Napa festivals while still at Gayaza Junior School in primary/grade three and she has been recognized for her contribution to the music industry.
Josephine Nakyoonyi, known professionally as Zafaran is a Ugandan singer and songwriter. She is signed to Swangz Avenue. She is an R&B, Afrobeat, dancehall, and raga singer.
References
- ↑ Ruby, Josh (2024-04-19). "Celebrities rally behind Winnie Nwagi as she takes legal action against paternity accusations". MBU. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ↑ "Swangz Avenue boss on why they can't rein in on Winnie Nwagi". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- 1 2 3 Odhiambo, Abraham. "Who is Ugandan Artist Winnie Nwagi?". See Africa Today. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ↑ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (2024-07-08). "Winnie Nwagi Fires Up Kwegoza Avenue as Pilsener Celebrates Culture". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ Ruby, Josh (2024-08-20). "Sheebah Karungi praises Winnie Nwagi as one of Uganda's most inspiring performers". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ "Winnie Nwagi's Daughter's Paternity Revealed Amidst Controversy". PML Daily. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ "Down Memory Lane: Fire Dancer – Winnie Nwagi & Slim Prince". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-09-28.