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A Pass
Alexander Bagonza, better known by his stage name A Pass (and formerly APassKiller), 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. Early life The second born of seven siblings attended Kampala Kindergarten for his nursery school, Nakasero Primary School for his primary, Mary Land and St Lawrence, Cream land for secondary school. Performing career A Pass started music as any normal church goer he developed his talent more at school, he later went to studio in 2003 for his first studio session but he didn't record the song he only managed to get an instrumental, A Pass later on returned to studio after a few years when he met a friend called eddy who encouraged him to sing more professionally... A Pass formed a strong musical relationship with Dave Dash who by then was known as A Dash and the two did a couple of songs together. In 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mengo, Uganda
Mengo is a hill in Rubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The name also applies to the neighborhood on that hill. Location Mengo is bordered by Old Kampala to the north, Nsambya Hill to the east, Kibuye to the south-east, Ndeeba to the south, Lubaga Hill to the west, and Namirembe Hill to the north-west. This location is approximately , by road, directly south of the central business district of Kampala. The coordinates of Mengo Hill are 0°18'06.0"N, 32°33'58.0"E (Latitude:0.301667; Longitude:32.566111). The peak of the hill is at above sea level. Overview Mengo Hill is the location of the main palace (known as Lubiri or Mengo Palace) of the Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, a monarchy that dates back almost 800 years. Mengo has been the main palace since it was first constructed in 1885 by Mwanga II of Buganda, the 31st Kabaka of Buganda. Measuring , the palace is ringed by a six-foot brick fence and has a small airstrip within its walls. Men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bala Bala Sese
''Bala Bala Sese'' is a Ugandan film directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir based upon a screenplay by Usama Mukwaya, starring Michael Kasaija, Natasha Sinayobye, Raymond Rushabiro, Ismael Ssesanga, Fiona Birungi, Ashraf Ssemwogerere and Ddungu Jabal. It's the director's, writer's and producers' debut feature film. Plot A boyfriend's battle for love through perseverance. In the outskirts of Sese Island, John (Michael Kasaija) is madly in love with Maggie and both are willing to take their love forward. Facing abuses and harassment by malicious Maggie’s father Kasirivu (Raymond Rushabiro), John, helped by his young brother Alex (Ssesanga Ismael) is determined to take in all but to retain the love of his life especially when he finds out that he has a contender village tycoon (Jabal Dungu) who is also lining up for Maggie (Natasha Sinayobye). Cast * Michael Kasaija as John * Natasha Sinayobye as Maggie * Raymond Rushabiro as Kasiriivu * Ashraf Ssemwogerere as Ireene * Fiona Birungi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Ugandan Male Singers
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius ( AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ugandan Musicians
This is a list of Ugandan musicians and musical groups. A * Allan Toniks * A Pass * Afrigo Band * Angella Katatumba * Angela Kalule * Aziz Azion B * Babaluku * Bataka Squad * Bebe Cool * Benon Mugumbya Benjamin Spartos* Bobi Wine * Bosmic Otim C * Chris Evans * Cinderella Sanyu * Chosen Becky D * David Lutalo * Desire Luzinda * DJ Shiru E * Eddy Kenzo * Elly Wamala F * Fik Fameica * Fille Mutoni * Frank Mbalire * Fred Masagazi * Fresh Kid Uganda G * Gabriel K * Giovanni Kiyingi * Geoffrey Oryema * Gravity Omutujju * Goodlyfe Crew * Grace Nakimera H * Halima Namakula * Henry Tigan I * Irene Ntale * Iryn Namubiru * Isaiah Katumwa J * Jackie Akello * Jackie Chandiru * Janzi Band * Jemimah Sanyu * Jimmy Katumba * Joanita Kawalya * Jose Chameleone * John Blaq * Judith Babirye * Julie Mutesasira * Juliana Kanyomozi K * Klear Kut L * Levixone * Leila Kayondo * Lilian Mbabazi * Lydia Jazmine * Lumix Da Don M * Mad Ice * Mariam Ndagire * Mado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azawi
Priscilla Zawedde (born 2 February 1996) better known by her stage name Azawi is a Ugandan singer, songwriter and dancer signed by Swangz Avenue in 2019. She sings 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. Early life and education Priscilla Zawedde was born 2 February 1996 in Kampala to the late Walusimbi Samuel and Nakamatte Mary. She went to Buganda road primary for her early education and later went to Mother Kevin Primary school in Mukono district, where she completed her primary seven from. She went to St Henry’s college in Ggangu Masajja, Lubiri secondary school, London college in Nansana, St Janani Luwum secondary school for A-level and later on proceeded to Makerere University where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Career Early career Azawi’s career began in 2005 as a dancer in a group called Kika dance troupe. As a group, they performed on many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konshens
Garfield Delano Spence (born 11 January 1985), also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist. Biography Garfield Delano Spence was born on 11 January 1985. Prior to his solo career, he was a member of the duo SoJah with his brother Delus.Konshens ties knot in Florida , '''', 21 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017 His hits have included "Winner", "Rasta Impostor", "This Means Money", "Good Girl Gone Bad", "Gal Dem A Talk", "Realest Song", "Represent", "Do Sumn" and "Forward", "Gal a bubble". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillian Mbabazi
Lillian Mbabazi is a Rwandan-Ugandan recording artist and entertainer. She was born in Uganda to Rwandan Parents. According to a Ugandan publicist at Bryan Morel Publications, Lilian's music style is neo-soul associated with R&B Band tendencies. She was a member of Blu*3. In 2014, she was one of the featured artists in the second season of "Coke Studio Africa". Career Music Mbabazi began performing professionally in 2003, after the Coca-Cola Pop Star competitions that led to the formation of Blu*3. She found musical success with the group, winning the Best Artist/Group from Uganda & Best Music Video from Uganda in the 2005 Kisima Music Awards, Video of the Year ("Hitaji") in the 2005 Pearl of Africa Music Awards She also won Video of the Year ("Burrn") in the 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards and was nominated for best East African Group in the 2005 at the Kora Awards. She won the Best East African Album (''Hitaji'') award in the 2005 Tanzania Music Awards and the Best East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mith
''Mayanja Thomas'' also known as THE MITH, is a Ugandan Hip-hop artist, Songwriter, Podcaster and Entrepreneur known for his powerful lyricism and always pushing his love for Uganda. THE MITH broke onto the scene with easily the greatest Ugandan Hip-hop group KLEAR KUT, and he's managed to carve out an equally impressive solo career. THE MITH is been considered as 1 of the most influential Hip-hop artists out of Uganda not only because of his music, but also through his I'M SO UG t-shirt line and his work with his THE SO UG PODCAST. With 3 critically acclaimed albums (The Week Of September, Destination Africa and The Ugandan) and 3 lyrically potent mixtapes under his belt (September Reign Vol I, The Feature Mixtape and Road2DestinationAfrica), there's clearly more on the way from Uganda's #1 lyricist. Music "THE MITH" started his music career in 1999 with KLEAR KUT. The group of five comprising ''Navio'', ''Papito'', ''Abba Lang'', ''JB'', and "THE MITH", had the first Ugandan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio & Weasel
Radio & Weasel is a Ugandan dynamic Duo under Goodlyfe Crew a Ugandan music group with lead performers being singers Moses Radio (born Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo) and easel Manizo(born Douglas Mayanja). Moses Radio provided smooth RnB vocals while Weasel's contribution is a fusion of reggae, ragga and dancehall vibes. Because of their prominence, Moses Radio and Weasel have formed their own duo known as Radio and Weasel. The Lead singer Moses and Vocalist Radio died on 1 February 2018 from brain injuries after an assault by a bouncer at a club in Entebbe. Radio's attacker threw him down about onto a concrete pavement which resulted in massive intracranial hemorrhage. Radio and Weasel also formed The Goodlyfe Crew. The crew saw many changes in its set-up but at various times included Chagga, Lenin Briton, and Lawrence (Goodlyfe Crew). Many of its members had their own solo projects and collaborations. Radio and Weasel Moses Radio (birth name Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo) had a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuuyo
''Wuuyo'' is a song by Ugandan recording artist A Pass, released on March 20, 2015 as a single. It is on the official soundtrack of the Ugandan film, ''Bala Bala Sese''. Background and recording The song was written by A Pass, and recorded by his friend and producer Nessim at Badi Musik in late 2014. Music video The music video for "Wuuyo" was premiered in Club Guvnor in the Kampala City on 20 March 2015 and released onto YouTube on Mar 24, 2015 at a total length of 4 minutes and 31 seconds. The video was shot and directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir in Kampala. It features shots from Bala Bala Sese written by Usama Mukwaya and directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir Lukyamuzi Bashir (or Badi)(born 7 December 1986) is a Ugandan music director, film director and producer. He directed Blu*3's video ''Where you are'' featuring Goodlyfe Crew, Iryn Namubiru’s Bona Obasinga, and ''Vumilia'' by Chameleone. He also .... References {{reflist External linksWuuyo lyrics * * * * 2015 songs 2015 sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usama Mukwaya
Usama () "Osam" Nyanzi Mukwaya (born 12 December 1989) is a Ugandan screenwriter, film director, producer, actor and former television host. His major films include ''Bala Bala Sese'', directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir with which Mukwaya is credited as the film's writer and producer. The film was nominated at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Film in an African Language. He launched his filmmaking career with the short film ''Hello'' that won overall best film in the 2010 MNFPAC Students Awards. His directorial debut is ''Love Faces'' which was released in January 2018. From 2018-2022, Usama served as chief content officer for Stream Afrique, a subscription-based streaming platform which offers online streaming of majorly African content. He is a 2019 recipient of LéO Africa Institute's Young Emerging Leaders Project Fellowship. Early life and background Born in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, Mukwaya has ancestry from Ganda, Ankole and Rwanda. He is the son of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinderella Sanyu
Cinderella Sanyu (professionally known as Cindy or Cindy Sanyu) is a Ugandan musician. She was one of the original members of Blu*3 which also consisted of 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. Early life and education Cindy was born on 28 August 1985 in Kampala, Uganda but hails from Mbale district. Music Cindy started singing when she was 6 in her local church at a small town called Ntinda. She took part in "Capital Radio All Stars talent search" when she was 16 years old. She took third place. She worked with producer Steve Jean who made sure she participated in the "Coca-Cola Pop Stars" contest, which led to the formation of Blu*3 in 2003. With Blu*3, Cindy found music success winning the Best Artist/Group from Uganda & Best Music Video from Uganda in the 2005 Kisima Music Awards, Video of the Year ("Hitaji") in the 2005 Pearl of Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
