Draft:Kenneth Mugabi

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Kenneth Mugabi
Born (1992-09-12) September 12, 1992 (age 31)
Kampala, Uganda
GenresAfro-soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active2011–present
Websitekennethmugabi.com

Kenneth Mugabi (born 12 September 1982) is an Ugandan singer and songwriter. He started his career with the Qwela Band. He also participated in the Tusker Project Fame and later on the Coca-Cola Rated Next Competition before becoming a solo musician. Kenneth currently has three studio albums.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit]

In 2010, in his senior six vacation,Mugabi, together with Isaac Labong and Shaban, formed a rap musical group called Aliens Aly. At university, he composed his first song called Tondeka, which was based on a previous relationship.[3]

In 2011, Mugabi joined Makerere University where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.[3][4]

Career[edit]

2011 - 2020[edit]

In 2011 he participated in the Tusker Project Fame competition but did not make it to the top three.[3]

In 2012, Mugabi did his internship with Qwela Band where he was mentored by the founder of the band, Joe Kahirimbanyi.[3] He later released his first studio album called Kibun'omu. In the same year he competed in the Coca-Cola Rated Next Competition where he performed songs he had composed himself, which included  Gwe weka, Nyonyozi, Amaaso G’otulo and Kibun’omu.[3] Here, he was second runner up after Daniel Kaweesa and Rebecca Naziri.[5][6][7] After this, Mugabi then became a regular performer at the Milege Acoustic Jazz Project every Thursday at Makerere University guesthouse [8]

In January 2014, Mugabi performed the single Nnubuka at the launch of the second season of Coca-Cola Rated Next competition[9]

In November 2015, at Zone 7 bar, Mugabi was voted to play at the December’s edition of Blankets and Wines.[10]

In May 2016, he performed at Uganda’s quarterly music event, Qwela Junction and Doadoa performing Arts Market[11][12] and in September and October, performed at the Godown Gig in Choices Pub, Nairobi.[5]

In October 2018 he performed his maiden concert,  Strings of My Soul which was hosted by Richard Tuwangye[13] and in December, he was an opening act in the Johnnie Walker Soul Safari Concert which featured Ginuwine.[14][15]

In 2019, Mugabi released his second album called Ugandan.[16] On the 9th February in the same year, Mugabi had a live performance at Fezah.[17] Later in August, he performed at the Bayimba Music Festival in Lunkulu island.[18] Mugabi performed at the premier of Kyaddala at Kingdom Hall, Kampala in October.[19] On 23rd November, he performed at “Nsiimye Thanksgiving Dinner” at the Kampala Serena Hotel which was hosted by Patrick Salvado Idringi[20] and on 30th November, he shared the stage with Mya in the Johnny Walker All Music Safari.[21]

In January 2020, Mugabi composed the theme music for the Ugandan television series Sanyu (TV series). On the 14th February, Mugabi, together with Janzi band and Sandra Suubi, entertained at Route 256.[22] On 24th April he separated with his manager Francis Biggie[23] and in the same month signed up with Karizm Management.[24][25] In August, he performed in the first online edition of Blankets and Wines.[26] When digital music distribution increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mugabi's songs were among the most highly distributed by East African Records.[27][28]

2021 - present[edit]

In November 2021, Mugabi released the album People of The Land. Only 50 physical copies were to be released and sold at $100 each[29]

In January 2022 Mugabi released the People of The Land album on digital streaming platforms.[30] The album, which featured 23 tracks with three collaborations with top Ugandan artists was released by Black Market Records.[16][31][32] In October he unveiled the visuals for the Under Wraps single off the People of The Land album.[33]

Awards[edit]

Award/organization Year Nominee/work Category Result Ref.
Hipipo Awards 2020 Obadde Wa Best Reggae Song Nominated [34]
Hipipo Awards 2020 Oliwa Best Soul song Won [34]
Hipipo Awards 2019 Nkwegomba Best Soul Song Won [4][35]

Discography[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

Kibun'omu (2016)

Ugandan (2019)

People of The Land (2022)

Philanthropy[edit]

In July 2021, together with Martha Kay, Josephine Karunji, Hilda Bahati, Ronnie Habasa, Cooper C-Way and Tim Sabiti, Mugabi partnered with The Remnant Generation, a Christian based Non-governmental organization to launch 1000 faces of change campaign to raise 1 billion Uganda shillings to rescue and restore into society survivors of sexual abuse and pregnant teenage girls[36]

In August 2022, Mugabi composed a song called Like Them for the Merck Foundation under the "Educating Linda" program to support Girl's Education across Africa[37]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gloria (23 January 2022). "Kenneth Mugabi Releases 'People of the Land' Album ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. ^ Mugisha, Mugibson (21 January 2022). "Kenneth Mugabi's "People of The Land" Album Arrives. Listen Here - MUGIBSON". mugibson.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Batte, Edgar R (4 January 2021). "Music flows in Mugabi's blood". Monitor. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b Iragaba, Apollo (11 March 2022). "7 Things You Didn't know about Kenneth Mugabi". Hard Rock Media. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b East Africa, In-House (4 October 2016). "Uganda's Kenneth Mugabi thrills fans at debut concerts in Kenya". Music In Africa. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  6. ^ Mulungi, Charles (7 August 2017). "Coca cola rated next season two launched". East African Business Week. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  7. ^ Sigmund (12 February 2021). "Artists that made it in the music industry and those that failed after Talent search Competitions". Spotlight. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  8. ^ Nanziri, Doreen (19 November 2019). "'If I weren't singing, I would be a masseur'". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  9. ^ Kaggwa, Andrew (12 January 2014). "Rated Next back for second season". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  10. ^ Writer, Staff (30 November 2015). "Kenneth Mugabi Scoops Blankets and Wine gig -". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  11. ^ East Africa, In-House (14 April 2016). "Qwela Junction returns to Kampala with 'The Crooners'". Music In Africa. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  12. ^ Kaggwa, Andrew (9 May 2016). "Doadoa brings trade to the arts". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  13. ^ Nalubwama, Bayan (22 October 2018). "Kenneth Mugabi's performance could make you fall in love! | Sunrise". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Ginuwine in Kampala for historic Johnnie Walker Soul Safari concert | Showbizuganda". 30 November 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  15. ^ Bukejonah (22 September 2018). "Ginuwine, An American Famous Artiste To Perform In Uganda Soon". Newslex Point. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Kenneth Mugabi album 'People Of The Land' is out on all DSPs". Biggest Kaka. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Design Hub Kampala | Kenneth Mugabi Unplugged – Live at Fezah". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  18. ^ Kaggwa, Andrew (5 August 2019). "Kenneth Mugabi comes of age at Bayimba – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  19. ^ Atiluk, Nathan (3 October 2019). "Kyaddala premieres at Kingdom Kampala". The Observer. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  20. ^ Musa Carter, Sean (19 November 2019). "Kampala Serena Hotel to Host 'Nsiimye Thanksgiving Dinner'". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Mýa brings the house down with golden throwbacks at Johnnie Walker's All Music Safari - Howwe.ug". www.howwe.ug. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  22. ^ Republic, Matooke (15 February 2020). "Janzi Band, Kenneth Mugabi kick up love storm at Route 256". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  23. ^ Musa Carter, Sean (25 April 2020). "Kenneth Mugabi Separates With His Manager After a Bitter Fight". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  24. ^ Kiggundu, Abraham (28 April 2020). "Kenneth Mugabi Signs New Management After Separating With Longtime Manager". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  25. ^ Emuk, Benjamin (29 April 2020). "Kenneth Mugabi Signs New Management Deal". ChimpReports. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  26. ^ Kitimbo, Pearl Elisabeth (30 August 2020). "Blankets and Wine Holds First Online Edition". ChimpReports. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  27. ^ Musinguzi, Bamuturaki (9 May 2021). "Caesar Kajura, Kenneth Mugabi rule African air waves". Monitor. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  28. ^ Sqoopadmin (12 November 2021). "Kenneth Mugabi album for December 1 – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  29. ^ Ruby, Josh (4 November 2021). "Kenneth Mugabi set to release new album, only 50 copies available". MBU. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  30. ^ Alinda, Alex (21 January 2022). "Kenneth Mugabi's 'People of the Land' Album Released on All Music Streaming Platforms". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  31. ^ "BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Ugandan singer Kenneth Mugabi sings about love, climate change and domestic violence". BBC. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  32. ^ Nimusiima, Edward (31 March 2022). "Kenneth Mugabi seeks answers about climate change in 'People of the Land' - Last Drop Africa". www.lastdropafrica.org. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  33. ^ Nalubwama, Bayan (14 October 2022). "Kenneth Mugabi releases 'Under Wraps' visuals – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  34. ^ a b Ilado, Lucy (1 June 2020). "HiPipo Music Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  35. ^ Ilado, Lucy (19 March 2019). "2019 HiPipo Music Awards Uganda: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  36. ^ Mugisha, Mugibson (28 July 2021). "The Remnant Generation Partners With Figures Kenneth Mugabi, Martha Kay & More For '1000 Faces of Change' Initiative - MUGIBSON". Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  37. ^ Muwonge, Lilian (8 October 2022). "Ugandan vocalist Kenneth Mugabi lands huge gig with Merck Foundation". UG Standard. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

See Also[edit]

Sanyu (TV series)

Milégé

Naira Ali

Kyaddala

Richard Tuwangye


Category:Living people Category:1992 births Category:Makerere University alumni Category:Ugandan male singers Category:Musicians from Kampala Category:21st-century Ugandan male singers Category:Afrobeats musicians

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