Winnie Nwagi
Winnie Nwagi, born on 20 July 1990, is a Ugandan singer[1] and songwriter. She is currently signed under Swangz Avenue, a music label based in Uganda.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]She was born in Namasuba, a commercial town north of Kampala, and raised by her single father. As a teenager her father kicked her out and she also dropped out of school.[3]
She started singing at school[4] and, continuing to perform, she struggled to record at many studios.[5] After competing in a TV talent show, she gained the attention of music producer Benon Mugumbya, who gave her a contract with Swangz Avenue.[3][6]
Nwagi Winnie's popular songs include firedancer, musawo, bunsonso mola and embeera, released in 2014.[7]
She has one child, a daughter.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ruby, Josh (2024-04-19). "Celebrities rally behind Winnie Nwagi as she takes legal action against paternity accusations". MBU. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Swangz Avenue boss on why they can't rein in on Winnie Nwagi". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ a b c Odhiambo, Abraham. "Who is Ugandan Artist Winnie Nwagi?". See Africa Today. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (2024-07-08). "Winnie Nwagi Fires Up Kwegoza Avenue as Pilsener Celebrates Culture". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2024-08-20). "Sheebah Karungi praises Winnie Nwagi as one of Uganda's most inspiring performers". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Winnie Nwagi's Daughter's Paternity Revealed Amidst Controversy". PML Daily. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Down Memory Lane: Fire Dancer – Winnie Nwagi & Slim Prince". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-09-28.