Edrine K.
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Edrine Kusemererwa | |
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 Edrine K in November 2021 during the 16 Days of Activism in Kampala, Uganda. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 6 December 2000 Kasese, Uganda |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, gender activist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Edrine Kusemererwa (born 6 December 2000), also known as Edrine K, is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, and social advocate signed to Kirindiro Communications.[1][2] She was voted the "Most Inspirational Artist" in the Rwenzori Entertainment Awards.
Background and education[edit]
Kusemererwa was born to Yeresi Kyakimwa and Seith Kazige in Saluti Cell in Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality, Uganda. She is the fifth born out of ten children[1][2]. She attended Parental Care Primary School, St Lawrence School, Jesus Cares Girls' School, and Bwera Secondary School in Kasese[1]. She currently attends Mountains of the Moon University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Fort Portal, Uganda.
Career[edit]
Kusemererwa was awarded one million Ugandan shillings by Sarah Opendi when she sang a song that condemned early childhood marriages and teenage pregnancies at a function that was presided over by the Rebecca Kadaga that was meant to raise funds for Jesus cares girls' school dormitory at St.Phillips church of Uganda in Bwera Archdeaconary[3]
Winnie Kiiza promised to exploit her lobbying skills so that she could be able to support Kusemererwa live her dream[4]
Kusemererwa participated in the 25th summit of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) that was held in Nairobi, Kenya by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and she became a youth champion[1][2]
Kusemererwa performed on the launch of the "A Rapid Assessment Report on Youth and Peacebuilding in Uganda" by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)- Uganda Country Office in the Central and Rwenzori regions of Uganda conducted by UNFPA in partnership with ACORD.[5]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Get Off My Way (2020)[6]
Singles[edit]
- Beautiful[7]
- You can[7]
- Happy Birthday[7]
- I won't Marry Now[8]
- My Redemeer featuring Fred[7]
- Decision[7]
- Kabugho
Awards and recognitions[edit]
- Kusemererwa received national and international acclaim for her role in using music to advocate for the rights of women and girls and for education access.
- The "Most Inspirational Artist" in the Rwenzori Entertainment Awards.
- In 2024, Kasese District Local Government Awarded her with a honorary Certificate for her work in advancing education access for girls in Uganda.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Edrine K: Kasese's Phenomenal Teen Gender, Girl-Child Rights' Activist". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Afrikan, Young (2020-12-11). "Young Ugandan Singer Uses Her Voice to Empower Girls to Stay in School". Young Afrikan. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ John B., Thawite (2018-07-31). "Speaker Kadaga shocked by Kasese child marriages". New Vision. p. 6. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Kasese Woman MP pledges to support singer Edrine K's Girl empowerment campaign – BantuHits News". Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ UNFPA, Uganda Country Office (2020). A Rapid Assessment Report on Youth and Peacebuilding in Uganda (PDF). Kampala, Uganda: United Nations Population Fund. p. 35. Search this book on
- ↑ Get Off My Way, 2020-06-06, retrieved 2022-04-20
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Edrine K Music". Kirindiro Communications. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Spotify - I Won't Marry Now - Single by Edrine K". Spotify. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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