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Fik Fameica
Fik Fameica also known as Fresh Bwoy or King Kong (born Walukagga Shafik on 10 January 1996 in Kampala), is a Ugandan rapper and songwriter. He is popularly known for showcasing his versatality in different genres including Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Afropop and dancehall. His musical debut came in 2015 with "Pistol" under the Black Man Town music label, led by a Ugandan music icon Geosteady. His later songs, "Salawo" and "Mbega Wa Bbaala" gained him a recording contract with Kama Ivien Management. His club hit "Batuwulira" followed by "Byenyenya" made him the most booked Ugandan artist in 2017. Fik won awards in Uganda and East Africa and went on to win Uganda's most popular artist in 2017. In 2018, he was crowned Breakthrough Artist, Best in Hip-Hop and Best Rap Song for his track "Kutama" at the annual HiPipo Awards. He continued with club hits, including "Mafia", "Property", "Sconto" and "Tonsukuma". In 2019, he paired up with Nigerian superstar Patoranking for hit song "Omu Bwati"' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampala
Kampala (, ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,875,834 (2024) and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Kawempe, Makindye Division, Makindye, Nakawa Division, Nakawa, and Rubaga Division, Rubaga. Kampala's metropolitan area consists of the city proper and the neighboring Wakiso District, Mukono District, Mpigi District, Buikwe District and Luweero District. It has a rapidly growing population that is estimated at 6,709,900 people in 2019 by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in an area of . Other estimates estimate put the size of the metropolitan area at around four million people. In 2015, this metropolitan area generated an estimated nominal GDP of $13.80221 billion (constant US dollars of 2011), which was more than half of Uganda's GDP for that year, indicating the importance of Kampala to Uganda's economy. Kampala is reported to be among the fastes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buzz Teeniez Awards
Buzz Teeniez Awards is an annual award ceremony in Kampala, Uganda that was started in 2007 by a magazine called ''Buzz''. The Buzz Teeniez Awards are catered to teen viewers to honor the biggest achievers in television, music, gospel, Dee Jays, movies, Sports, Radio and more.{{cite news , date=13 May 2013 , title=Artists rock teeniez awards , url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/642644-artistes-rock-buzz-teenies-awards.html , newspaper=New Vision Award categories The Teeniez Buzz Awards categories include: television, music, gospel, Dee Jays, movies, Sports, Radio and more. Music * Teeniez male artist * Teeniez female artist *Teeniez best comedian * Teeniez Hottest group/duo * Teeniez Best Album * Teeniez hottest Riddim * Teeniez Hood Rapper * Teeniez R&B Artist/Group * Teeniez Dancehall/Group * Teeniez Fresh/Breakout Artist Gospel * Teeniez Artist * Teeniez Song Dee Jays * Teeniez Wickedest D.J. * Teeniez Beat Maker Radio Industry * Teeniez Hottest Radio Personality * Teenie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1996 Births
1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, killing around 300 people. * January 9– 20 – Serious fighting breaks out between Russian soldiers and rebel fighters in Chechnya. * January 11 – Ryutaro Hashimoto, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, becomes Prime Minister of Japan. * January 13 – Italy's Prime Minister, Lamberto Dini, resigns after the failure of all-party talks to confirm him. New talks are initiated by President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro to form a new government. * January 14 – Jorge Sampaio is elected President of Portugal. * January 16 – President of Sierra Leone Valentine Strasser is deposed by the chief of defence, Julius Maada Bio. Bio promises to restore power following elections scheduled for February. * January 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinky (musician)
Pinky may refer to: * Pinky finger, the smallest finger on the human hand People * Pinky Amador (born 1966), Filipina actress * Pinky Lee (1907–1993), television personality born Pincus Leff, host of ''The Pinky Lee Show'' * Pinky Maidasani, first female folk rapper and Indian playback singer * Pinky Webb (born 1970), Filipina broadcast journalist ;Stage name/nickname * Pinky (nickname), a list * Stage name of Zhou Jieqiong, Chinese K-pop singer * "La Pinky", stage name of Dominican Republic children's entertainer Nuryn Sanlley Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Pinky, played by Harpo Marx in the movies ''Horse Feathers'' and ''Duck Soup'' * Pinky, a pig in the 1950s British television program ''Pinky and Perky'' * Pinky Tuscadero, a recurring character in the television series ''Happy Days'' * Pinky, a pink koala in the 1984 Japanese anime ''Noozles'' * Pinky, a panther in the 1980s animated television series ''Pink Panther and Sons'' * Pinky, a lab mouse in the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keem Fame Rich
Keem is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Keemstar (born Daniel Keem; 1982), American internet personality * Hella Keem (1915–1997), Estonian folklorist and linguist See also * Baby Keem (born 2000), American rapper and record producer * Keim (other) {{Surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orezi
Esegine Allen (born 28 March 1986), better known by his stage name Orezi, is a Nigerian musician from Delta State. He rose to prominence with his song "Rihanna" in 2013. In a chat with Showtime's ''The Cooking Pot'' the singer said that in the Nigerian music industry, having talent without money is a waste of time. Early life and education Esegine "Orezi" Allen was born and raised in Owhelogbo, Isoko, Delta State. He is the first born of five children. Orezi attended the Command Secondary School in Abakaliki. He graduated from the University of Lagos and completed the mandatory one-year NYSC program. Music career Orezi began his music career in early 2009. He has worked with several producers, including Kiddominant, Del B and Dokta Frabz. Orezi's debut song "I No Fit Lie" became Radio Continental's theme song. He headlined a show named after the song; the show was organised by the Continental Broadcasting Services (CBS). The music video for "I No Fit Lie" was shot in So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Ntale
Irene Ntale (born 30 January 1988) is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She sings RnB, reggae, and acoustic soul. Early life and education Ntale was born on 30 January 1989 to George William Ntale and his wife. She started singing at school and in the church choir where she also learned how to play the guitar. She went to Kitante primary school, Kitante Hill School for O-level, and Makerere High, now Migadde College, for A-level. She earned a Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management degree at Kyambogo University. Music She started singing at school and in the church choir where she also learned how to play the guitar. She used to perform at shows, singing other artists' songs, until she went to Swangz Avenue. Ntale has had hit songs since, like "Gyobera", "Love letter" a collaboration with Bebe Cool, "Stay with me", "Nkubukinze" and "Olindaba". She has been hosted on Focus on Africa (TV programme) ''Focus on Africa'' is a BBC news programme broadcast on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Blaq
John Blaq (born Kasadha John on 16 July 1996) is a Ugandan musician, songwriter & performing artist . He is commonly known for his bass vocals and dancehall music accompanied with the introduction Uganda Certificate of Education">UCE and a UACE certificate in 2016 and 2018, respectively. Music career John Blaq broke through in 2018 with his single, "Tukwatagane". The song "Sweet Love" was his first collaboration with Vinka, and was released in December, 2018. His first concert took place in Freedom City, Kampala on 29 November 2019 and was named Aya Basi Concert after his common phrase [aya basi]. Discography * ''Romantic'' 2018 * ''Sweet Love'' ft. Vinka 2018 * ''Tukwatagane'' 2018 * ''Program'' Ft. VIP Jemo & Green Daddy 2018 * ''Kyoyoya'' Ft. Daddy Andre & Prince Omar 2018 * ''Obubadi & Messi King DJ'' 2018 * ''Makanika'' 2019 * ''Maama Bulamu'' 2019 * ''Do Dat'' 2019 * ''Tewelumya Mutwe'' 2019 * ''Ebyalagirwa'' 2019 * ''Replace me'' Ft. Sheebah Karungi & Grenade Offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ben
Benjamin Mugisha (born January 9, 1987), known professionally as The Ben, is a Rwandan singer-songwriter. Career In 2010, he moved to the United States where he collaborated with Detroit based hip-hop artist Mike-E Ellison. Later, he was invited to perform at the UN headquarters. Ben's song "I'm in Love", released in October 2012, led to the creation of a new music category at the 2012 Salax Music Award Presentations in Rwanda making him the first ever recipient of Award for Best Music Artist in the Diaspora. In 2021 Julien Bmjizzo a Rwandan Music video director shot and directed a song titled ''Why'' by The Ben and Diamond Platnumz. Personal life He was born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda. The Ben is married to Uwicyeza Pamella. Discography Singles *Urarenze *Ese Nibyo *Amahirwe yanyuma *Incuti nyancuti *Wigenda * Amaso Ku Maso * I'm in Love (2012) * I can See * Habibi * Fine girl * Naremeye *Ndaje *Vazi (2019) *Suko (2019) *Ngufite kumutima (2020) *Ni Forever Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meddy (singer)
Ngabo Médard Jobert (born August 7, 1989), known by his stage name Meddy, is a Rwandan singer and songwriter. Biography Early life Meddy was born on August 7, 1989, in Bujumbura, Burundi. He is the son of Sindayihebura Alphonse (father) and Alphonsine Cyabukombe (mother) who passed away in 2022. Meddy attended Tarrant County College in Texas. Personal life On December 18, 2020, Meddy proposed to his Ethiopian girlfriend Mimi Mehfira on her birthday. Meddy has shared the video of him proposing to his fiancée in the form of an acoustic version of his song. They had their first child in 2022. The family lives in Texas, U.S, where both parents work. Music career Meddy's music career started when he was a high school student, joining local singing groups in Kigali. In a music group named 'Justified', Meddy met musical artists currently well known in Rwanda, including The Ben, Mucyo and Lick Lick. Meddy's career came into the limelight in 2008. By the end of 2010, Meddy and The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solidstar
Joshua Iniyezo (born 8 November 1988), better known by his stage name SolidStar Isoko or simply SolidStar, is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church in his hometown of Delta State. SolidStar is popularly known across Nigeria and Africa for his hit song "One in a Million". He got signed by Ossy Achievas. In 2010, he released his debut album ''One in a Million'' which went on to become a huge hit. The remix of the single "One in a Million" there after featuring Africa's legend 2face Idibia. He has followed up this feat with several hit singles later on down the line. Early life SolidStar, who is known for his ability to sing fluently in English, Isoko and Igbo, was born in Delta State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Iniyezo. His family originated from Aviara town. SolidStar began his music career at the age of 14 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Aviara. He was discovered a few years later at a music talent show in Ajegu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
