Winnie Nwagi
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| Winnie Nwagi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Winnifred Nakanwagi |
| Also known as | Winnie Nwagi |
| Born | July 20, 1989 Kampala, Uganda |
| Origin | Kampala |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter, dancer |
| Labels | Swangz Avenue |
Winnie Nakanwagi aka (Winnie Nwagi, Fire Baby) was born (20th July 1989) is a Ugandan artist, musician,songwriter and singer[1][2][3][4][5]. She is signed to Swangz Avenue[6][2][7][8], a local audio and film production house.She sings Afrobeats, Pop and R&B.
Background and education[edit]
Nwagi was born in Namasuba, a Kampala suburb, to Mr. Henry Kabito and late Sarah Namuddu[7][2][8]. She lost her mother while in primary 4 when she was 9 years old.[2][8] She went to St. Agnes Nagalama for her primary school education, she thereafter joined east high school for senior 1 and senior 2 and went to Migadde college for senior 3 and senior 4. For her Advanced level secondary education, Nwagi went to Namagabi secondary school[2][8]
In her senior 6 vacation, Nwagi got pregnant promoting his father to send her away from home and refuse to pay for her undergraduate education, thus missing out on joining University where she had hoped to pursue a career in journalism. Her daughter's name is Destiny Valeria Mirembe.[2]
Music Career[edit]
Nwagi first worked at MTN registering people for mobile money when the mobile money service had started in Uganda. She later joined Good African coffee sales department, but later resolved to enter the music business.
Nwagi started music in her primary school as a soloist, traditional dancer and drummer of a long drum called ‘Engalabi’ in Luganda. Having no job after her secondary school, she decided to hit various studios to revive her singing talent.[2] She joined Monster studios as a backup artiste in studio for musicians like Haruna Mubiru, Evelyn Lagu, and Titie Table. This is where she got a chance to join the Coca-Cola Rated Next Talent Search where she emerged as the second runner up hence enticing Benon Mugumbya who later on singed her to Swangz Avenue on 13th October 2014.[9][2][10][11][4][8]
She released her first single titled ‘Embela’ in 2016 and in the same year, she released her breakthrough hit called ‘musawo’.[12]. She performed with Afrigo Band in a live performance at Guvnor called "Friday Night Live" in April 2016[13]. She's still under the management of Swangz Avenue.[14]
Nwagi was part of the Tusker Malt Lager (TML) conversations premiere show.
Nwagi held her maiden concert which was titled "Fire Concert"on the 2022-09-09 at Lugogo Cricket oval.[15][4][16]
Discography[edit]
Music Albums[edit]
Singles[edit]
- Kano koze
- Magic
- Detergent
- Olukoba[19]
- Show me
- Oli kirabo[15]
- Gwobimala
- Busonsomola
- Munange
- Matala[20]
- None chance Ft Rave
- Yitayo
- Amaaso[2][20]
- Bwogana ft Recho Rey
- Sasi ku Nyama[20]
- Jangu
- Mukwano Gwo Remix ft Zulanda
- Kibulamu[21]
- Aabantu Banyiivu
- Musawo[22][20]
- Sili Taaba (I am ambition) ft Mun G
- Science
- Katono katono
- Gwenonya[15]
- Embeera[15]
- Kyowulira[23]
- Googo ft Kalifa Aganaga
- Amaaso Urban Remix
- Everything
- Kwata Essimu ft Freeboy[24]
- One chance
- Fire dancer ft Slim Prince
Awards and recognition[edit]
- Break through Artiste At Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016
- Best Song of the Year At Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 -Musawo
- Viral Video Of The Year: Musawo At Club Music Video awards[25]
- Super Diva Stand Out Act at the Hipipo Awards 2019[26]
- Best Breakthrough Artist at the Hipipo Awards 2017[26]
Other activities and Achievements.[edit]
Winnie Nwagi was given an ambassadorial role for StarTimes, Crown beverages, and Sports Club Villa ambassador in the same year all in 2016.[27][28] She was listed on Uganda's top 100 celebrities list of 2021.[29]
Controversy[edit]
Winnie Nwagi was once summoned by the pornography control committee in Uganda on 2019-07-19 for dancing erotically during a show held on 2019-07-13 atat St. Mary’s college Kisubi for students were the majority were below 18 years, in contravention of the anti pornography act of Uganda of 2014.[6][30]
She also once slapped a fan for recording her private parts as she was performing.
Nwagi was sent back by the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs due to her dress code as she went to collect her Ugandan passport.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Entertainment, patriotism, culture stand out at the UNAA Causes convention". Monitor. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Nangonzi, Yudaya. "Winnie Nwagi talks about her music, her love and that body". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "We don't entertain nudity, immigration says over Nwagi incident". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Winnie Nwagi fired up for 'Fire' concert". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Musaasizi, Brian (2022-08-20). "BIG IS BIG! Celebrated Singer Juliana Kanyomozi "Shuts Down" Kampala with Historic Concert at Serena". Redpepper Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Artistes and students: we must draw boundaries". Monitor. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "People love Winnie Nwagi, asserts father". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Nantaba, Agnes (2017-05-24). "Winnie Nwagi: Everyone has a moment to shine". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ MUYOBO, KARIM (2022-11-04). "NMG joins search for Africa's best vocalist". Monitor. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Nangonzi, Yudaya. "Winnie Nwagi talks about her music, her love and that body". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "Singer Winnie Nwagi reveals her road to success". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ "Nwagi, Swangz avenue renew contract". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ Eupal, Felix. "Nwagi dazzles Guvnor but is still a work in progress". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "Winnie Nwagi renews contract with Swangz Avenue". Nile Post. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 ATILUK, NATHAN. "Winnie Nwagi sets Cricket Oval ablaze". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Editor, Gumizamu (2022-09-12). "Winnie Nwangi sets new pace in the music Industry". Redpepper Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Best of Winnie Nwagi by Winnie Nwagi, 2020-11-13, retrieved 2022-03-30
- ↑ Best of Winnie Nwagi (Deluxe Edition) by Winnie Nwagi, 2020-11-13, retrieved 2022-03-30
- ↑ "Museveni sends Shs20m as condolence to fallen music producer". Monitor. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Jjingo, Ernest. "I opened the way for thick women in the industry – Nwagi". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Kaggwa, Andrew. "Winnie Nwagi answers critics with Kibulamu". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ "Gen Saleh's empty gift to artistes, list of rights for music industry". Monitor. 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ "I'm building a music resume - Viboyo". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ Independent, The (2021-02-25). "Entertainment firm sues MTN Uganda over 'Kwata Esimu' caller tune". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ AYEBE, ANTHONY LAM. "How Club Music Video awards went down". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 "Winners – HiPipo Music Awards". Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "Nwagi, Swangz avenue renew contract". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "SC Villa's president Misagga lands Winnie Nwagi". Watchdog Uganda. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "Uganda's top 100 celebrities 2021". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ URN. "Singer Winnie Nwagi apologizes for 'erotic show' at boys school". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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