Winnie Nwagi
Ugandan singer and songwriter
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Winnifred Nakanwagi (born 20 July 1989), commonly known as Winnie Nwagi, is a Ugandan singer-songwriter.[1] She is currently signed under Swangz Avenue, a music label based in Uganda.[2]
20 July 1989
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| Background information | |
| Born | Winnifred Nakanwagi 20 July 1989 Namasuba, Kampala, Uganda |
| Origin | Namasuba, Kampala, Uganda |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Member of | Swangz Avenue |
Early life
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] 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]
She has one child, a daughter.[3]
Music career
Winnifred Nakanwagi started music in her primary school as a soloist, traditional dancer and drummer of a long drum called ‘Engalabi’ in Luganda. Having no job after her secondary school, she decided to hit various studios to revive her singing talent.[7]
She joined Monster Studios as a backup artiste and this is where she got a chance to join the Coca Cola Rated Next Talent Search where she emerged as the second runner up hence enticing Benon Mugumbya who later on signed her to Swangz Avenue on 13 October 2014.[7]
She released her first single titled "Embela" in 2016 and in the same year, she released her breakthrough hit, "Musawo".[7] Her other popular songs include "Firedancer" and "Bunsonso Mola".[8]
She performed with Afrigo Band in a live performance at Guvnor called "Friday Night Live" in April 2016.[7]
She's still under the management of Swangz Avenue.[9]
Discography
Albums
Singles
1. Kano koze 2. Magic
3. Detergent 4. Olukoba
5. Show me 6. Olikirabo
7. Gwobimala 8. Busonsomola
9. Munange 10. Matala
11. No chance Ft Rave
12. Yitayo 13. Amaaso
14. Bwogana ft Recho Rey
15. Sasi ku Nyama
16. Jangu 17. Mukwano Gwo Remix ft Zulanda
18. Kibulamu 19. Aabantu Banyiivu
20. Musawo 21. Sili Taaba (I am ambition) ft Mun G
22. Science 23. Katono katono
24. Gwenonya 25. Embeera
26. Kyowulira 27. Googo ft Kalifa Aganaga
28. Amaaso Urban Remix
29. Everything 30. Kwata Essimu ft Freeboy
31. One chance 32. Fire dancer ft Slim Prince
Awards and recognition
- Break through Artiste at Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016
- Best Song of the Year at Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 - "Musawo"
- Viral Video of the Year: "Musawo" at Club Music Video Awards[12]
- Super Diva Stand Out Act at the Hipipo Awards 2019[13]
- Best Breakthrough Artist at the Hipipo Awards 2017[13]