Chance Nalubega
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Chance Nalubega | |
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| Born | Chance Nalubega |
| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | Kadongo Kamu, Afrobeat, Ugandan pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Formerly of | Gomiba Band |
Chance Nalubega is a Ugandan musician, singer and songwriter.[1][2] She is the founder and leader of the Gomiba Band. Her music style is often categorized within Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat.[3]
Chance Nalubega was born in Masaka, Uganda.[4] She is a member of the Ngabi clan.[5][6]
She moved to Kampala with her mother in August 1991 and sought shelter at Christian Life Church in Bwaise after their belongings including; a gomesi, small pillow, plate, and tea kettle were stolen.[4] With no money at the time, they were allowed to stay at the church for three months.[4] The church administration clarified that it was not responsible for their security or the loss of their property.[4]
In Kampala she did some jobs that included vending food, domestic chores such as washing and cooking in peoples' homes, and working as a hairdresser in Kibuye, where she earned 45,000 Ugandan shillings.[4] She later returned to Masaka to support her siblings who had been abandoned by their father.[4]
Nalubega's father was Muslim, while her mother was a born-again Christian affiliated with Masaka Gosma Church.[4]
Music career
Chance Nalubega used to sing in a church choir in Masaka. She later joined the choir at the Christian Life Church, she did not receive any payment for her participation.[4]
Joining the Pride Band
While she was at a hair salon in Kibuye, Pride Band announced over the radio that it was recruiting singers.[4] During the auditions, she performed some of her songs infront of a panel judges that included; Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Charles James Ssenkubuge and Aloysius Matovu Joy.[4]
She joined the Pride band and performed with it for three years, from 1994 to 1997, earning a salary of 80,000 Ugandan shillings.[4]
In 1997, she met Kato Lubwama who connected her to a studio in Bweyogerere where she recorded some of her first songs that were released and she earned money from selling the music tapes.[4] She used some of the money to start up the Gomiba Band.[4] Gomiba Band was composed of Jeniffer, also known as Full Figure, Justini Namuddu, Swabra Lubega and Dan Bazaawe.[2][7] The band released albums that included; Mukyakale.[2] The Gomiba band let broke up.[4]
Releasing of her music albums
In 1999, Chance Nalubega released her debut album titled "Guma Omwoyo" under Kasiwukira Studios which was owned by Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya.[4] Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya paid Chance Nalubega 1,500,000 Ugandan shillings for the album. It sold over 250 copies/tapes.[4]
In 2000, Nalubega released Balinsekerela album at Kasiwukira Studios and was paid 3,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it.[4]
In 2001, Nalubega released Yiga Okwagala album and she was paid 15,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it.[4]
In 2002, Nalubega released "I really love you" album.[4]
In 2003, Nalubega released Ennugu album.[4]
In 2005, Nalubega released Kulikayo Mwami album.[4]
In 2006, Nalubega released Agaliffa album.[4]
Later career and resurgence
After the breakup of Nalubega's Gomiba band, she took a musical break to focus on raising her three children (one son and two daughters) and managing her personal business ventures.[8][4]
In 2006, she performed alongside Lady Aisha, Paul Kafeero, Winnie Munyenga, Fred Nkambwe and Impala Jazz Band at the La Royale Banqueting Suites in North London.[9]
In 2018, she performed at the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts.[4][10][11]
In October 2023, she was the headline performer at the "Legends of the Nile" concert in Kampala, where she performed alongside Ragga Dee and Sam and Sophie Gombya.[1][12]
Artistry and musical style
Chance Nalubega's music style is primarily categorized as Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat.[3] In her songs, she addresses societal norms, relationship complexities, financial struggles and everyday challenges.