Yesse Omani Rafiki
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| Born | Joshua Kiberu Kampala, Uganda. |
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Kiberu Joshua commonly known as Yesse Oman Rafiki is a Ugandan songwriter and music producer.[1] He is the CEO of Writer's Room Records in Makindye,[2] Kampala.[3] He has worked with most of Uganda's top musicians including Bebe Cool, Winnie Nwagi, Prince Omar, and many more.[4]
Career[edit]
Yese started songwriting in 2005 when he wrote a song titled "Lumbasse" for Keisha Mirembe. In 2015 he wrote Kabulengane for Bebe Cool[5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Yese was born in Makindye and raised in a Christian family. He attended St James SS, St. Charles Lwanga Kasasa, Nalya Secondary School and completed his education at Makerere University Business School graduating with a Bachelor in Business Computing.[7][8][9]
Discography[10][edit]
- Mbozi Za Malwa by Bebe Cool [11]
- 18 and Over by Bebe Cool
- Sente by Bebe Cool
- Want It by Bebe Cool
- Kabulengane by Bebe Cool [12]
- Perfect Loving by Bebe Cool
- Kano Koze by Winnie Nwagi [13]
- Miss Kateteyi by Irene Ntale
- Gukuba by Irene Ntale
- Nsirikamu by Bebe Cool
- Aliyenda Na Bus by Joel Kisakye
- Level by Vinka
- Malaika by Vinka
- Chip na Ketchup by Vinka
- Kyolowoza by Irene Ntale[14]
- Stamina Daddy by Irene Ntale
- Budaabuda by Angela Kalule
- Njiira by Zulanda
- Sweet sensational by Sheebah Karungi[15]
- Mattala by Winnie Nwagi [16]
- Okikola otya by Topic
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Awards & Nominations | ||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
| 2019 | Buzz Teens Award | Teens Best Songwriter | Nominated | [17] |
| 2019 | Zzina Award | Songwriter of the year | Won | [18] |
| 2016 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Songwriter | Won | [19][20] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Profile: Yese Oman Rafiki, the song writer dominating airwaves". Flash Ug News.
- ↑ "Yese Oman Rafiki applauds fellow producers, reassures them of a bright future". MBU Uganda.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/galaxyfmug/status/1245940519320145921?lang=en
- ↑ "Songwriter Oman Rafiki opens own studio, starts record label". Big Eye.
- ↑ "A Chat with Uganda's top song writer/Producer Yese Oman Rafiki Part 2| NBS Chat Room". Wikiziki.
- ↑ "Songwriter Oman Rafiki opens own studio". Sqoop.
- ↑ "Songwriters trending on Uganda's airwaves". Sqoop.
- ↑ "Songwriter Oman Rafiki starts record label, signs 24-year-old dancer Sharon Peyton as singer". Matooke Repulic.
- ↑ "Song Writer Yesse Oman Rafiki releases stunning tribute song for the fallen Mowzey Radio". Imbaraga Radio.
- ↑ "Bebe, Vinka 'worried' as song writer Yese Oman Rafiki joins artiste management". WatchDog Uganda.
- ↑ "Renowned Songwriter Oman Rafiki Opens Own Record Label". MTN Uganda.
- ↑ "Interview:The Man Behind Bebe Cool's 'Kabulengane' and Winnie Nwagi's Kano Kozze". Howwebiz.
- ↑ "Interview:The Man Behind Bebe Cool's 'Kabulengane' and Winnie Nwagi's Kano Kozze". Howwebiz.
- ↑ https://chimpreports.com/photos-ntale-premieres-kyolowoza-video/
- ↑ https://chimpreports.com/audio-irene-ntale-releases-long-awaited-song-with-mr-eazi/
- ↑ "Winnie Nwagi bounces back with wonder hit". PML Daily.
- ↑ "Fresh Talent tops this year's Buzz Teeniez awards nomination list". Sqoop.
- ↑ https://chimpreports.com/zzina-awards-outs-nomination-list-2019/
- ↑ "Sheebah lands 11 nominations at HiPipo Music Awards". Eagle Uganda.
- ↑ https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1415974/hipipo-awards-david-lutalo-named-artist
External links[edit]
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