Wilson Bugembe
Wilson Bugembe | |
|---|---|
 Bugembe at 97.7 Record FM | |
| Born | 8 August 1984 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Musician |
Wilson Bugembe is a Ugandan gospel musician[1] and pastor at "The Worship House" https://theworshiphouseug.org in Nansana Wakiso District, Uganda.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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 Icha Kavons and Isaiah Katumwa.[9] He has released a number of albums like "Kani", "Ani", "Lengera Embaata", "Biribabitya" and "Ningirira".[10][11][12]
Here is a list of some of his songs:[13][14]
- Nsumulula
- Simbula Naye
- Waliwo Awona
- Siza
- Mbaga
- Emigugu
- Katonda (Y'abadde Mw'Eno Ensonga
- Yesu Yesu
- Tusize
- Katonda
- Nakibuka
- Winner
- God Over Money
- Nkusabira Nyo
- Oli Mufere
- Kyamagero
- Essanyu
- Numya Kale
- Wanaaza
- Ani
- Kaninde
- Sala Zange
- Nfuula Zaabu
- Mwoyo Mutukuvu
- Bambi Dj
- Sibiwula
- Ddaala
- It's My Turn
- Mercy
- Kwata Omukono
- Mpangira
- Ani Yali Amanyi
- Talemwa
- Ani Yali Amanyi
- Kani
- Komawo Eka
- Bamuyita Yesu
- Bamuyita Yesu
- Ekkubo
- Njakuyitayo
- Biliba Bitya
- Mukama Mulungi
- Nangirira
- Katonda Byakola
- Oliwagulu Yesu
- Njagala Nyo Mukama
- Mpangira
- Bilibabitya
See also
[edit]- Judith Babirye
- Baby Gloria
- Betty Nakibuuka
- Justine Nabbosa
- Levixone
- Mac Elvis
- Gabie Ntaate
- Brian Lubega
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Best Gospel Artist Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2007.[15]
- Best Gospel Single (Komawo Eka) in Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008.[16]
- Best Gospel Artist Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008.[16]
- The song "Daala" by Pastor Wilson Bugembe won the overall Song of the Year award at the VIGA Awards in 2016.[17]
- His life story documentary won the International Christian Film Awards in 2023, showcasing the impact of his journey.[18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "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 (sic) 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.
- ^ "Pastor Wilson Bugembe New and Old Songs : Listen and Download". www.howwe.ug. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "pastor wilson bugembe Songs - Play & Download Hits & All MP3 Songs!". Wynk Music. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Bugembe in return home launch". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Critics want Pastor Bugembe 'back home'". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Levixone, Pastor Bugembe, Julie Mutesasira top VIGA awards". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Writer, JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff (2023-11-07). "Pr. Bugembe's life story documentary wins international award". PML Daily. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Reporter, Ronald Mayega | (2023-11-07). "Documentary on Pr. Bugembe life story wins international award". UG Standard - Latest News. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
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