Josephine Mugerwa (at times called Phina Mugerwa[1] and commonly known as Phina Masanyalaze[2]), is a Ugandan singer and dancer who is also hailed as "Uganda's Shakira"[3][4]
Phina Mugerwa | |
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| Born | Josephine Mugerwa[citation needed] 1984 (age 39–40)[citation needed] |
| Education | Springfield College |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | PAM Award for Best New Artist, 2006 |
Early life and education
editPhina Mugerwa was born the fourth of the five children to Francis Kiwanuka and Annet Komugisha in 1984 in Kawaala, neighbourhood of Kampala. She attended Namirembe Kindergarten and Namirembe Infants Primary School for primary education before joining St Andrew's Kaggwa and Daniel Secondary School and Springfield College for her O Levels (UCE) and A levels (UACE) respectively[5][6]
Music
editMugerwa started her music career in 2007 after completing her senior six. Radio presenter Kato Lubwama had announced on the radio that he was seeking dancers to join his Diamonds Ensemble Band. She auditioned with about 300 others and was among the three that were chosen.[7] She is famous for her dancing and her singing. Her songs like Bampassudde and Gyobera have made her a household name in Uganda's music industry.[8][9]
Discography
editSongs
edit- Kwepikira
- Gyogenda
- Tinkula
- Lwaaki Ondaza
- Nze wuuyo
- Omuferere
- Bampassudde[10]
Awards
edit- PAM Award for Best New Artist, 2006[11]
Personal life
editShe has a son.[12]
References
edit- ^ Nantaba, Agnes (2019-04-17). "Josephine Mugerwa: From child dancer to music icon". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Lyatuu, Justus. "Phina Mugerwa and what she has been up to lately". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Tumusiime, David (30 June 2006). "Uganda: Phina Mugerwa's Electric Boogie". New Vision. Retrieved 10 June 2017 – via allafrica.com.
- ^ Nantaba, Agnes (2019-04-17). "Josephine Mugerwa: From child dancer to music icon". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Nantaba, Agnes (2019-04-17). "Josephine Mugerwa: From child dancer to music icon". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Muhumuza, Orville (6 December 2014). "INTERVIEW: Phina Mugerwa Opens up On Music, Cindy and Muyiisa". chimpreports.com. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ^ "I know how to keep him interested". www.newvision.co.ug. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ^ "Phina Mugerwa back with Bampasudde". www.newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ^ "5 female artists redefining the Ugandan music scene". 17 May 2016.
- ^ "Download All Phina Mugerwa Songs on DJ Erycom | Ugandan Music | Ugandan Musician | Top Ugandan Songs". www.djerycom.com. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ "Uganda Online - 2006 Uganda Pam Awards Winners". www.ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ "Phina Mugerwa breaks silence on Cindy and Ken". www.newvision.co.ug. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2017.