Wilson Bugembe
| Wilson Bugembe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Musician |
Wilson Bugembe is a Ugandan gospel musician[1] and pastor at "Light the World Ministries" in Kampala, Uganda [2][3]
Early life and education
Bugembe was born in 1984 Masaka to Mr and Mrs Kirabira. Bugembe was orphaned at an early age that saw him live part of his life on the streets. But he was able to attend school up to university where he studied for only one semester and dropped out.[4]
Music
Bugembe started singing professionally when he was 19 years old. He release his first album "Yellow".[5] His break through song was "Njagala Kumanya" which received airplay on top Radio and Television stations in Uganda. He has since had hit songs like "Komawo eka", "Bilibabitya", "Kani", "Bamuyita Yesu", "Yellow", "Lengera Embaata", "Komawo Eka", "Munaabe" and "Ani".[6][7][8] He has worked with Sylver Kyagulanyi and Isaiah Katumwa.[9] He has released a number of albums like "Kani", "Ani", "Lengera Embaata", "Biribabitya" and "Ningirira".[10][11][12]
Discography
Albums
- Yellow
- Njagala Kumanya
- Kani, 2010
- Ani, 2010
- Lengera Embaata, 2011
- Biribabitya, 2012
- Akawala ako, 2013
- Sibiwulira, 2014
Awards and recognition
- Best gospel artiste Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2007.[13]
- Best Gospel Single (Komawo Eka) in Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008.[14]
- Best gospel artiste Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008.[14]
References
- ↑ "Pastor Wilson Bugembe". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "NEW LOVE SONG: Bugembe Releases Love Song For Fiancee". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Women would storm my office and ask for love- Bugembe". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe's prayer sung at political rallies". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Wilson Bugembe". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe releases new church-banger". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Wilson Bugembe". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pastor Bugembe defies cncert jinx; draws thousands". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe to launch Embaata". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe talks about Ani, his wedding and the slap". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe prophesies in Nangirira". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Christian or not, Bugembe will get you thinking". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bugembe in return home launch". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- 1 2 "Critics want Pastor Bugembe 'back home'". Retrieved 9 January 2015.