Winnie Nwagi (born on 20 July 1990) is a Ugandan singer and songwriter. She is currently signed under Swangz Avenue, a music label based in Uganda.
Early life and career
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.
She started singing at school and, continuing to perform, she struggled to record at many studios. After competing in a TV talent show, she gained the attention of music producer Benon Mugumbya, who gave her a contract with Swangz Avenue.
Nwagi's popular songs include firedancer, musawo, bunsonso mola and embeera, released in 2014.
She has one child, a daughter.
References
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- Ruby, Josh (2024-08-20). "Sheebah Karungi praises Winnie Nwagi as one of Uganda's most inspiring performers". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
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