Hanson Baliruno
| Hanson Baliruno | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1988 Nsambya, Kampala – Uganda |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Ugandan |
| 💼 Occupation | singer-songwriter |
Hanson Baliruno is a Ugandan Singer-songwriter, performing and recording artiste. He has won numerous awards at the African Crown International Music Awards in Sweden including artiste of the year.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Baliruno was born in Nsambya, Kampala on 24 November 1988 to Mrs Faith Nabwanuka . He grew up in a musical family, of the late Belton Sserunjogi Kasubi . By his early teenage years, he was the lead singer in his church gospel choir. He attended Kasubi Church of God Primary School for his Primary Education and later joined Kasubi Church of God High School, for his secondary education. In 2013, Hanson moved to Stockholm, Sweden where he attended the Södermalms Church Bible School to study Theology. Today, he holds a Music, Theatre acting and Theology diploma.[6]
Musical career[edit]
Hanson recorded his first song, titled Luno Olunaku at the age of 12. The track paved way for his gospel musical path and attracted the attention of renowned gospel singer Judith Babirye, who signed him to her band that later boosted his music career. He then started started a solo career while still with Babirye's band and soon started penetrating in international market.[7]
In 2013, he moved to Europe and settled in Stockholm, Sweden, from where he wrote a song called Love Letter and the track was released on the New Year's Day of 2014, and by April 2014 the song had been voted best song of the summer in Scandinavian countries including Sweden and also signed by 100 SONGS, a record label that signs only singles.[8] He also formed and led a gospel choir for over 10 years called Kasubi high school choir, that later reformed into Global voices choir that has performed in Europe mainly Denmark, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
The following year, he released another track, "follow follow". The track's music video featured the global sensational dancers The Ghetto Kids of Uganda. Hanson's Follow Follow song has got over 2 million views on YouTube.[9]
In his first world tour, Hanson performed in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Denmark, (Germany), Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, and Nepal.[10][11]
Over the years, Hanson has worked with numerous record and managing companies including; Extensive Music Sweden AB, Nigerian – Dominic Emene African music promoter 100 SONGS Sweden, A&R Mathias Wachtmeister (Warner Music Sweden), Selim Mouhoubi Productions (France), Thomas Gylling (Mosquito Events, Sweden), (Afrodance Sweden Silverbird AB).
Discography[edit]
Collaborations[edit]
- 2019 Tondeka Ngawo ft. Chameleone[12][13][14]
- 2019 Tugubunye ft Weasle[15][16][17]
- 2018 Akatambala ft Saida Karoli[18]
- 2018 Oburo ft Saida Karoli
- 2018 Diana ft Saida Karoli
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Awards and recognition[edit]
| Awards & Nominations | |||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Country | Result | Ref |
| 2019 | Nigerian BAE Awards | African Artiste of the Year | Nigeria | Nominated | [21] |
| 2018 | African Crown International Music | Artiste of the year Sweden | Sweden | Won | |
| Best Male Artiste of the year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Achievement Award of the Year | Won | ||||
| Best Breakthrough Artist | Won | ||||
| Collaboration of the year (Akatambala ft Saida Karoli) | Won | ||||
| 2017 | Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards | Best Dressed Male Artiste | Uganda | Nominated | |
| 2015 | African Crown International Music | Entertainer of the year | Sweden | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Award Artist of the year | Nominated | |||
References[edit]
- ↑ Kawalha, Shamim. "Hanson Baliruno Dominates Scandinavian Awards". Chimpreports. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Africanent (16 October 2017). "Hanson Baliruno ska erövra världen! – Hanson about to conquer the world!". African Entertainment Sweden. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Meet Hanson Baliruno a Ugandan singer dominating Sweden music industry". bigeye.ug. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Sejjombwe, Isaac. "Ugandan musician Hanson Baliruno dominates Scandinavian awards". SQoop. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Hanson Baliruno shines at Scandinavian music awards". bigeye.ug. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Hanson Baliruno Biography". How We. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Meet Hanson Baliruno, one of the fresh music talents in Uganda". bigeye.ug. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Ugandan singer Hanson Baliruno's "Love Letter" voted best song in Scandinavian countries". bigeye.ug. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Uganda's Ghetto Kids Show You How To Dance to 'Follow, Follow'". Face 2 Face Africa. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Unplugging Hanson Baliruno". Red Pepper Uganda. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Meet Hanson Baliruno, An Award Winning Ugandan Singer Based in Sweden". Big Eye. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Nteza, Isaac. "Hanson Baliruno, Jose Chameleone Shoot New Video in Tanzania". Chimpreports. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Hanson Baliruno lining up collaboration with Jose Chameleone". MBU. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Ruby, Josh. "Chameleone sheds skin in 'Tondeka Ngawo' featuring Hanson Baliruno (VIDEO)". MBU. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Ruby, Josh. "AUDIO ALERT: Hanson Baliruno features Weasel on 'Tugubunye'". MBU. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ Kayigwa, Moses. "Hanson Baliruno, Weasel Partner on New Collabo 'Tugubunye'". The Tower Post. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Hanson Baliruno, Weasel Finally Release "Tugubunye" Video; Watch Here". The Tower Post. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Saida Karoli & Hanson Baliruno – Akatambala". Ghafla!. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ↑ "Artists Top 40 Tanzania , July 2019". Popnable. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "Artists Top 40 Tanzania , July 2019". Popnable. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Josh, Ruby. "Ykee Benda and Hanson Baliruno nominated in Nigerian BAE awards". MBU. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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