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One of the things that make stars popular is their sense of style. We generally consider them as trendsetters and we always want to know what or who they are wearing as a way of inspiration, speaking in terms of fashion of course.
If there is something that Uganda is blessed with, no doubt, is beautiful women. Our women are blessed with striking features, heavenly faces and they know how to dress the part.
These are some of the most fashion-forward female stars in Uganda.
Judith Heard
The current Miss Elite Africa and Miss Environment Uganda is one of those women who just look good in anything they wear, we believe that even if she wears a potato sack she will still look gorgeous.
Judith Heard has been in the fashion industry for nearly two decades now and has dominated the industry both as a model and a fashion designer.
This mother of three knows everything there is to know about fashion. She is a four-time nominee for the Most Stylish Female of the Year in the Abryanz Style And Fashion Awards which she won once and Best Dressed Female Lady nominee for the Starqt Awards in 2017.
Whether she is in African regalia, an evening gown, denim pants, or even a pair of shorts, Judith Heard definitely knows how to work the fashion edge.
Both on and off the runway, Judith Heard certainly knows how to slay.
Anita Fabiola
Anita Fabiola
Former Miss Uganda West is another damsel that knows how to dress to impress.
Anita Fabiola’s interest in the fashion industry began at a young age. At 12, she was already a catwalk model.
Since she came to the limelight in 2014 as a host for NTV’s Be My Date, Anita has managed to carve out her brand and has continued to grow and be among the best media personalities to watch out for.
Anita Fabiola is blessed with curves and she knows how to compliment them with great outfits. Every time she steps out, she sure turns a lot of heads around.
If you are looking for inspiration on what to wear the next time you go out then you should pay a visit to Fabiola’s IG first.
Zari Hassan
This article would be incomplete without Zari Hassan the Boss Lady.
The successful entrepreneur and socialite is one of the best fashion icons in Africa. Regardless of the event she is attending, we always know one thing for sure, Zari is going to slay.
Zari has so many iconic fashion moments that’s it’s quite impossible to choose a few. Whether it’s the office, glam, event, or just chilling with her family, The Boss Lady never disappoints. And what’s more, her little girl is slowly taking after her.
When we grow up, we want to be like Zari.
Vinka
Vinka
“Love Doctor” hitmaker is one of the stars to watch out for when it comes to fashion.
Both on stage and off, Vinka knows how to dress the part and she always leaves fans wanting more.
Sis can even make a green shirt look good! If you think that’s easy you should give it a try.
Most of Vinka’s attires are boyish, fun, sporty, and outdoorsy and include rugged denim shorts and leather pants but sis can also slay in gowns when she decides to.
Sheila Gashumba
Media personality Sheila Gashumba is a style icon in every sense.
Sheila was the recipient of the most stylish teen presenter in the 2015 Kampala entertainment awards.
She was also the best dressed female celebrity nominee for the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards between 2016 and 2018 and we understand why.
The petite TV girl knows how to dress in outfits that compliment her body well. She likes short dresses, cropped tops, and shorts that show off her lovely long legs and her pretty belly button. Is there any other celeb that is not on our list but you think should be included? Do let us know in the comment section.
Spice Diana is one of the fastest-rising female musicians in Uganda. She is known and loved by her multitude of fans for her talent, fashion style, and lavish lifestyle.
The Marry me hitmaker released her first song when she was only seventeen years old, and she has been on the rise ever since. She has won multiple awards, landed lucrative awards, and worked with some of the most respected names in East Africa.
As sis works hard and earns big, she also knows how to pat herself on the back for a good job done. Spice drives in big cars and lives in an equally big house. Here’s everything you need to know about Spice Diana’s multi-million mansion.
Spide Diana house interior
Where is Spice Diana’s house located?
Spice Diana recently unveiled the new house that she had been building since 2019. The house is located in Makindaye, Kampala, along Salama road.
Her new location is a huge improvement compared to where this star lived when growing up. Together with her mother, Spice lived in a small house in Nakulabye Ghetto. Isn’t it great to witness such growth?
How much did Spice Diana’s mansion cost?
Spide Diana with grandmother
It is estimated that Spice Diana parted with a whopping 600 million to complete the construction of her house.
Spice Diana had to halt the construction due to COVID implications that saw many people lose their sources of revenue, including artists.
Because of the money constraints, Spice asked her fans for any form of help to help her finish building her house. While it is unclear if she got any help from well-wishers, sis eventually pulled through, and when the house was finally completed, she couldn’t wait to share the good news with everyone.
Cool features
A sneak peek into Spice Diana’s house, source: Instagram
Spice Diana’s house is a modern palace, and amongst other things, it boasts of the following features:
Six bedrooms
A recording studio
A home office
A spacious garage
A fully equipped gym
It appears that Spice Diana is fully invested in keeping fit and in perfect shape. In an exclusive tour of the house done by Blizz, we get to see some top-of-the-art gym equipment. Here is the full video of the tour.
The interior of the house is fully furnished with luxury cream leather couches, elegant artistic pieces on the wall, and hanging chandeliers.
Does Spice Diana’s house have a swimming pool?
It is unclear if Spice Diana’s mansion has a swimming pool. However, it appears that Spice loves a good swim and she has on several occasions shared pictures of herself in a bikini at the pool.
Whether this beautiful swimming pool is hers or not has not been established yet, but when we do you, we will keep you updated.
Spice Diana’s other houses
Spice Diana and her grandmother, credit:
Aside from building her own mansion to completion, Spice Diana also built her grandmother a house in Kiboga district. She started the construction in 2019, around the time when she started her own construction.
She also revealed plans to build another house for her mother, although she hasn’t let us in on the progress of her new project.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is the 9th and current president of Uganda, a position that he has held since 1986.
Aside from being the most powerful individual in Uganda, President Museveni is also one of the richest politicians in Uganda and amongst the top 20 richest presidents in Africa.
Here is a look at President Museveni’s net worth and how he has been able to make his wealth.
What is Yoweri Museveni’s net worth in 2024?
As of 2022, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, which is roughly equivalent to about UGX 180 billion.
He has accumulated this incredible fortune from his career in politics, as well as from agricultural investments.
Yoweri Museveni presidency
Museveni has been the president of Uganda since 1986, when he took over from Idi Amin Dada.
The presidency seat has helped Museveni accumulate wealth, not just through the perks that come with the big seat, like the ability to influence and control policies that favour his businesses, but also through the incredible salaries and allowances that he receives.
It is estimated that President Museveni receives a salary of about 183,216 US dollars every year, which is roughly equivalent to 14,094 US dollars every month.
Yoweri Museveni’s cows
President Museveni’s cows
Besides his presidential salary and allowances, President Museveni, who is a descendant of cattle keepers, is a rancher himself, and among the leading ranchers in Uganda.
The head of state owns two main ranches- one in Kisozi and another one in Rwakitura. In Kisozi alone, he has over 10,000 cows, mainly of the Ankole breed.
His ranches contribute vastly to Museveni’s net worth as he earns from the sale of their milk as well as beef.
It is estimated that Museveni sells at least 600 cattle every year, and he is the main beef supplier to a lot of restaurants and hotels in Kampala.
President Museveni cars
President Museveni’s Mercedes Benz
Museveni’s net worth and status as president afford him the cars of his dreams.
The president, who is known to gift his loyal supporters as well as Olympic champions, also knows how to gift himself with some expensive toys.
In 2018, it was reported that President Museveni purchased two luxurious cars that allegedly cost an immodest Sh 6 billion.
One of the two luxury cars that caused an uproar was a Mercedes Benz S500 Pullman Guard, which is a limousine.
Museveni’s house
President Musevenis’ Rwakitura house
Although the official residency of the president of Uganda is at the State House of Uganda, President Museveni also owns a private home in Rwakitura.
The mansion is a stately multi-storied building with a large compound and well-manicured lawns.
Silencing critics who had claimed that Museveni had purchased his Rwakitura house using stolen public money, Museveni went on the record to say that he bought the house in 1967, way before he came to power.
Is President Museveni the richest person in Uganda?
President Museveni is not the richest person in Uganda. As of 2022, the richest man in Uganda is the tycoon, founder and owner of Ruparelia Group- Sudhir Ruparelia, who has a net worth of about $1.3 billion.
Other billionaires who dominate the list of the richest people in Uganda by Forbes include Patrick Bitature, Charles Mbire, Amiral Karmali, and Amos Nzeyi, to mention a few.
Is Yoweri Museveni the richest president in Africa?
Although he is not the richest president in Africa, Yoweri Museveni’s net worth places him among the top 20 richest presidents in Africa.
Being the richest person in the room is a huge flex. Just knowing that all eyes are on you and people are secretly discussing your clothes and your car must be nice, but being the richest musician in Uganda as well as the whole of East Africa? We can’t even start to imagine what it must feel like.
Here is everything you need to know about the richest musician in Uganda and how he made his millions.
Who is the richest musician in Uganda?
Bobi Wine playing the guitar, credit: Instagram
According to Forbes, the richest musician in Uganda as of 2022 is Bobi Wine, and that’s not all; he is also the richest musician in East Africa.
Bobi Wine is one of the most famous people in Uganda. He is a prominent politician, an award-winning musician, a businessman, a husband, and a father.
He first came into the limelight in the early 2000s with his first hits like Akagoma, Funtula, and Sunda, and he has grown so much in the two decades.
He is currently the leader of the National Unity Platform party and the opposition leader of Uganda.
What is the net worth of the richest musician in Uganda?
Bobi Wine’s net worth as of 2023 is 7 million US dollars. This is roughly equivalent to UGX 24.6 billion, making him the richest musician in Uganda and East Africa and one of the top 20 richest musicians in Africa.
How did the richest musician in Uganda make his money?
Bobi Wine’s first rise to prominence and wealth was through his music. From the moment he released his first track, Bobi Wine gained fans who resonated with his message as an artist coming from the ghetto.
As his fame progressed, Bobi Wine also tried his hand in the film industry, where he appeared in a few movies.
He later joined politics in 2017 by contesting for the Kyadondo County East constituency parliamentary seat in a by-election which he won. In 2021, he vied for the presidential election but lost.
Besides his musical, acting, and political career, Bobi Wine is also a businessman with investments in the transport sector, music production, and real estate. He also has assets in prime locations like a beach in Busabala.
All these revenue streams have earned Bobi Wine lots of money and made him the richest musician in Uganda.
Does the richest musician in Uganda own a private jet?
With his net worth, Bobi Wine can afford to buy a private jet easily; however, as of the latest reports, he doesn’t own a private jet yet.
Even so, Bobi Wine owns some of the most expensive luxury cars, including a bulletproof Landcruiser V8, a GMC Yukon, and a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, just to name a few.
Who is the richest musician in Uganda married to?
Bobi Wine is married to Barbra Kyangulanyi. The two wedded in 2011 in a glamorous ceremony after dating for close to ten years.
The couple has been blessed with four children- two girls and two boys.
Does Bobi Wine still sing?
Although he hasn’t produced many songs since he got actively involved in politics, Bobi Wine still sings.
In 2021, he released a single called Ogenda, in which he condemned President Museveni for his tyrant rule.
How do Ugandan musicians make money?
Well-established musicians in Uganda earn money through royalties and licensing fees for their music.
They also get paid for live performances, brand endorsements, and YouTube depending on the views and subscribers they have.
If you are a talented upcoming musician in Uganda who doesn’t know where to start, then social media would be a great place to start.
Who is the second richest musician in Uganda?
With a net worth of around $6 million, Jose Chameleone is the second richest musician in Uganda.
Other rich musicians in Uganda include Eddy Kenzo, Ragga Dee, and Bebe Cool.
Who are the richest musicians in East Africa?
Bobi Wine is the first on the list of the richest musicians in East Africa.
Other musicians who feature in the list include, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Uganda’s Jose Chameleone, and Kenya’s Akothee.
Musician turned politician Bobi Wine was born on 12 February 1982 in Nkozi, Central Uganda. His real name is Ssenamu Robert Kyagulanyi and he is now 41 years old. His father was Mzee Jackson Willington Ssentamu and his mother was Margaret Nalunkuuma.
Bobi Wine grew up in Kamwokya Slum in the capital Kampala. He is the sixth born in a family of 10 children, nine boys and one girl. Some of his siblings who are known include Fred Nyanzi a politician, Mikie Wine, Bugembe Ivan Ssentamu popularly known as Dax Vibez Bugembe, Eddy Yawe and Irene Kayemba who are musicians.
His late father Jackson Willington Ssentamu who died in 2016 was a polygamist. He had three wives. The late Margaret Nalunkuuma, Bobi Wine’s mother who died in 2004 in a road accident, Mary Magdelene Namale and Alice Nantumer. His wives bore him over 35 children.
Within the entire family, Bobi Wine is child number 26. Five siblings:
Bobi Wine grew up in a political family. Just like him, his father and grandfather opposed Yoweri Museveni. Due to their political stance, Bobi Wine’s family was disintegrated as part of his family got arrested while some were forced to go into exile in neighbouring Tanzania.
Schooling
Bobi Wine went to a couple of schools at the elementary level. He started at St. Mary Goretti Nursery School. He then moved to Arya Primary after which he joined Kanoni UMEA, Kasaka Primary School, Kanoni Catholic School and St. Alloysius Bukalagi School.
In high school, Bobi Wine also studied in different schools. He attended St. Maria Goretti, Brain Trust Academy and attained his O level certificate at Kitante Hill School.
For his upper secondary education, Bobi Wine went to Alliance Advance Secondary School. He also went to Lubiri Secondary before joining Kololo Secondary where he completed his secondary education.
Bobi Wine went to Makerere University for a degree in Social Sciences. He was unable to pay fees thus dropped out. He later returned to Makerere on a government scholarship and graduated with a diploma in music dance and drama in 2003.
Bobi Wine has since gone back to school for a short course in “Leadership in the 21st Century.” He graduated from the prestigious Harvard University where he did the program.
Bobi Wine also enrolled for a Law Degree at the International University of East Africa (IUEA). He then transferred his credits to Cavendish University. As a result of his busy schedule, Bobi Wine put his degree on hold.
Career
Bobi Wine
Music
Bobi Wine embarked on his music career shortly after he graduated from university in 2003. His songs fall into the afrobeat genres and largely address social issues.
Bobi Wine released his first single “Akagoma” in 2003. “Funtula” and “Sunda” followed. These songs did very well and made Bobi Wine popular.
He then went on to lead a music band, FireBase Crew which lasted for seven years. Afterwards, Bobi Wine formed his own band Ghetto Republic of Uganda. Throughout his music career, Bobi Wine collaborated with artists from Africa and beyond. He featured Buju Banton in “Bullet or Ballot Ugandan” and worked with Kenyan songstress Wahu for the song “Little Things You Do”. He produced nine albums and dozens of songs.
Bobi wine is the founder of Firebase Crew entertainment company.
Film
Bobi Wine has been cast in a few films. In 2010, he featured in Cleopatra Kyoheirwe’s film “Yoga”. ‘Yogera’ is the Ugandan word for speak. The film was about a deaf woman who was abandoned by her sister due to her deafness.
In 2015, he landed a lead role in “Situka”. Bobi Wine played the role of Muganga the boyfriend to Amanio who convinces him to fight for justice.
Bobi Wine also appeared on “Divizionz”.
Bobi Wine also had a reality TV show, “The Ghetto President”. It was directed by his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi.
Politics
Bobi Wine’s moved his political messages from the studio into parliament. As part of his transition, he shaved off his dreadlocks and exchanged his casual attire for suits.
He got his political career started in 2017 when he successfully campaigned for the parliamentary seat for Kyaddondo-East constituency. Bobi Wine was an independent candidate in a by-election occasioned by the removal of Apollo Kantiti. His door-to-door campaign method drew attention at a time politicians criss-cross the country with a large entourage and pay heavily for billboard erections.
Presidential term limits
Bobi Wine’s time in parliament is what earned him the enmity of the seating president Yoweri Museveni. Though he joined parliament as an independent candidate, he was opposition leaning.
In his early days, Bobi Wine firmly opposed a bill that sought to lift the presidential age limit. At the time, Museveni was 73 years old and the constitution barred anyone over the age of 75 from running for the country’s top seat. Museveni eyed the 2021 general election and despite his opposition, the bill passed, Museveni contested the 2021 elections and was declared the winner by a landslide.
Social Media Tax protests
That did not deter him from continually voicing his opposition towards the government. In 2018, when the social media tax became law, Bobi Wine led protests around Kampala as he stated that the tax was an assault on freedom of expression and information.
A year later, Bobi Wine was detained and charged on grounds that he organised a protest without police authorisation. He appeared in court in April but his bail hearing was pushed to May. He was later granted bail.
President convey attack
Bobi Wine had another brush with the law in 2018 after President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy was attacked. Museveni was in Arua for a campaign event when youths stoned his car. The authorities pointed the finger toward opposition leaders and further stated that Bobi Wine was in possession of illegal weapons and firearms.
Though he was arrested and detained, the charges were later dropped. Bobi Wine was later charged for treason. His re-arrest sparked wide protests as the hashtag #FreeBobiWine trended on Twitter. World-known musicians such as Chris Martin, Angelique Kidjo and Damon Albarn used the hashtag and called for the release of Bobi Wine.
He was eventually granted bail and travelled to the United States for medical care. However, the treason charges against him were later revised. Fresh charges of attempts to annoy the president and disobedience of lawful orders were added.
Running for presidency
Despite his battles with President Yoweri Museveni, Robert Kyagulani alias Bobi Wine was not deterred from challenging him at the ballot. In 2019, Bobi Wine announced his intentions to vie for the country’s top job during the 2021 general election.
Bobi Wine ran under the ticket of the National United Party (NUP). Moments after he submitted his nomination papers to the country’s electoral commission for clearance, Bobi Wine was again whisked away by the police.
He said he was held for several hours and “tortured”. Wine was later released but the police were beefed around his party’s headquarters and around his neighbourhood.
Bobi Wine campaigns
Bobi Wine launched his manifesto in Mbarara. He turned down the security provided by the Electoral Commission. His campaigns were interrupted by the police on several occasions. In one incident, the NUP presidential hopeful was arrested on grounds of having more than 200 people in his rally. According to police, he went against the Electoral Commission campaign rules. Further, his fans were also blocked from accessing his rallies which led to massive unrest across the country as innocent Ugandans lost their lives.
Campaigns were then halted due to COVID-19, a move Bobi Wine and other opposition figures claimed was taken to slow down their political agendas.
Elections
Ahead of the January 14 polls, Bobi Wine launched an app “U Vote” to monitor the tallying of the election results in real-time in an attempt to curb the manipulation of votes counting.
After all the tussle, the presidential election was cast. Despite Bobi Wine’s efforts, Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner with a 58.6% vote win to Wine’s 35% and secured a sixth term in office.
Bobi Wine rejected the election result. He alleged that the military and not the electoral commission oversaw the elections. He further claimed that ballot stuffing and coercion to vote for Museveni happened.
Bobi Wine’s election petition
Bobi Wine filed an election petition to the Supreme Court in an attempt to get the results annulled and the process repeated. He alleged that several irregularities – ballot stuffing, intimidation of his party’s agents and supporters as well as the pre-filling of ballot papers – led to Yoweri Museveni’s victory.
Museveni responded to the petition and stated that he was certain Bobi Wine wasn’t going to win. Later on, Bobi Wine withdrew his election petition from the Supreme Court and cited a lack of impartiality amongst the judges as his reason.
Where is Bobi Wine now?
For someone of Bobi Wine’s stature, this is a million-dollar question. After his loss in the general election, Bobi Wine remains active in politics. His social media pages point to his philanthropic work.
Who is behind Bobi Wine?
Politically speaking, Bobi Wine has said that other members of the opposition, independent candidates and even some in the ruling party echo his views for the need to bring change in the country.
The youth of the country have also bought into Bobi Wine’s ideas. Many of them have participated in the protests he’s organised. This population is said to have the potential of eventually removing Yoweri Museveni from power.
Financially, we cannot ascertain the source of Bobi Wine’s political funding.
Philanthropy
Bobi Wine has christened himself as the “The Ghetto President”. True to his words, he dedicates some of his time to giving back to the community.
In 2016, he launched the Bobi Wine Foundation whose aim is to empower the youth. He wants to change people’s mentality towards those who live in the slums and help the youth to realize their potential.
In line with that, Bobi Wine has worked with several international humanitarian organisations to better the lives of Ugandans. He’s worked as the ambassador of Save The Children Campaign, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Red Cross.
Relationship
Bobi Wine family
Who is the wife of Bobi Wine?
Bobi Wine is a family man. He is married to Barbra ‘Barbie’ Kyagulani. The pair tied the knot in 2011 at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala. Bobi Wine met his wife in 2000 at the National Theatre in Uganda. Both were in a play where they were cast as president and first lady.
Their marriage has produced four children. Shadrack Shilling Mbogo Kyagulani, Suubi Shine Nakaayi Kyagulani, Shalom Namagembe Kyagulani and Solomon Kampala Nyanzi Kyagulani.
Bobi Wine’s family evacuated to the USA
The family of Bobi Wine has been caught in the crossfire between him and Museveni. In the lead up to the general election in 2021, Bobi Wine was forced to evacuate his children to the United States amid insecurity fears. Wine claimed that he received information of an impending attack on his children thus had to act fast.
Controversy
Forming of National Unity Platform
In the run-up to the 2021 general elections, Bobi Wine challenged for presidency under the National United Platform (NUP) formerly National Unity Reconciliation and Development Party (NURP).
However, the founding members of NURP questioned the legitimacy of Bobi Wine’s NUP. They claimed that they weren’t aware of the exchange that led to Bobi Wine acquiring the party.
Reports indicate that Bobi Wine bought NURP from Nkonge Kibalama for some 300 Ugandan shillings. Questions as to how the money was spent also arose.
Other concerns surrounded the appointment of Bobi Wine as the party’s flag bearer and the lack of founding members in the party.
In response, Bobi Wine questioned the timing of the challenge by NURP members and pointed out that due process was followed in the transition from NURP to NUP.
Age and Academic credentials
Bobi Wine’s age and academic credentials have come under scrutiny since he won the parliamentary seat for Kyadondo East. He stated that he was born in 1982 and not 1980 as alleged. This discrepancy arose because he skipped classes throughout his primary school years.
When he was in P6, he registered to do P7 exams together with his brother. This forced him to change his date of birth in order to fit in with all the other candidates thus reducing it by two years from 1980 to 1982. This went on throughout his schooling life.
However in 2000 when he applied for his first passport, Bobi Wine stated that he swore an affidavit to correct the information. Since then, he’s always used 1982 as his date of birth. He also refuted claims that he altered his age upon joining parliament in 2017.
Car
You would understand why Bobi Wine would need a bulletproof car. In 2021, Bobi Wine unveiled a new bulletproof black Toyota Land Cruiser V8. He said that well-wishers granted him the armoured vehicle thought to cost around Ksh 15 million.
Bobi Wine’s car would yet again be a source of anguish. The Ugandan Revenue Authority (URA) directed Bobi Wine to pay $93,420 in taxes for his bulletproof car. This was after it had been registered as an ordinary vehicle only for them to find out that it was an armoured vehicle.
URA impounded the vehicle but later under the directive of President Yoweri Museveni, returned the car to Bobi Wine.
Bobi Wine’s other cars include a Toyota Tundra that’s valued at $250,000, GMC Yukon, Toyota Prado TX and a 2002 Cadillac Escalade estimated to be $75,000.
House
Bobi Wine’s house in Magere, North of Kampala has been visited several times by armed police. He was placed under house arrest for 11 days together with his wife Barbie after they voted in the January 2021 elections.
During his independence day music concert in 2020, police surrounded his Kampala mansion. Bobi Wine was unable to attend and perform.
On another occasion, police and military personnel were deployed at his house overnight ahead of his visit to Kayunga District where he was to attend a political campaign.
Bobi Wine properties
Apart from his Kampala mansion, Bobi Wine also owns properties on One Love Beach in Busalaba, a plaza in Kamwokya valued at around $400,000, an audio recording studio and land in Gomba. Bobi Wine also owns a fleet of motorcycles and taxis worth around $60,000.
Unconfirmed reports stated that Bobi Wine was to receive a private jet from his supporters as a show of might and resilience. These plans were revealed by the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North Constituency Mohamed Ssegirinya Despite the excitement, this is yet to come to fruition.
Net Worth
How much is Bobi Wine worth?
Bobi Wine’s riches emanate from his political and musical careers as well as his businesses. This means that his net worth is not something to scoff at. Bobi Wine has been listed as one of the richest musicians in East Africa. Bobi Wine’s overall net worth from all his assets is estimated to be $22 million.
Bobi Wine and Bebe Cool, who is the richest?
Bobi Wine’s assets and properties have been outlined in the previous sections. All this bring his total net worth to around $22 million.
Bebe Cool also has expensive properties. He owns cars such as Hummer H2 worth around $80,000 to $100,000, a Mercedez Benz and Toyota Land Cruiser.
He also owns rental houses, a recreational centre, a public address system, a record label Gagamel International and a jewellery collection. In total, these properties give him a net worth of about $1.6 million.
Thus, Bobi Wine is richer than Bebe Cool.
Awards & Recognition
2020
African Freedom Prize by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa)
2019
DEAR Lifetime Achievement Award
Foreign Global Policy Thinker
Rainbow/PUSH International Humanitarian Award
Times Next 100 Most Influential People
Male Politician of the Year at the Young African Leaders Summit
New African Magazine 100 Most Influential Africans
The Bloomberg 50, 15 Personalities to Watch in 2020
Face2Face Africa, Faces of Global Black Excellence
2018: ZZINA Awards: Male Artist of the Year, Song ot the Year “Kyarenga”
2013: HiPipo Music Awards: Best AfroBeat Song “Jennifer”.
2009: Song “Little Things You Do” was nominated for Best Video at MTV Africa Music Awards
2008: Best Afrobeat Artist/Group at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards
2007: Best Afrobeat Single, Best Afrobeat Artist/Group at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards
2006: Best Afrobeat Single/Artiste of the Year
2005: Pearl of Africa Music Awards Song of the Year
Social media handles (Instagram, YouTube Channel, Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter)
Bobi Wine’s father is the late Jackson Willington Ssentamu.
What is Bobi Wine level of education?
Bobi Wine has a diploma in Music, Dance and Drama from Makerere University. He also enrolled for a law degree at the International University of East Africa. He has since put his studies on hold.
How old is Kyagulanyi?
Robert Kyagulani alias Bobi Wine was born on 12 February 1982. He is 40 years old.
When did Bobi Wine get married?
Bobi Wine married his wife Barbra Iyungo Kyagulani in 2011 at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala.
How much is Bobi Wine’s car?
Bobi Wine owns several cars -a Toyota Tundra that’s valued at $250,000, GMC Yukon, Toyota Prado TX, an armoured Toyota Land Cruiser V8 estimated to cost Ksh 15 million and a 2002 Cadillac Escalade estimated to be $75,000.
What happened to Bobi Wine?
Since Bobi Wine lost the presidential elections in 2021, not much has been seen of him politically. Although he doesn’t have any positions, he is still viewed as an opposition leader.
How many cars does Bobi Wine have?
Bobi Wine owns up to five cars. A Toyota Tundra that’s valued at $250,000, GMC Yukon, Toyota Prado TX, a bulletproof black Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and a 2002 Cadillac Escalade estimated to be $75,000.
How much money does Bobi Wine have?
Bobi Wine’s net worth is estimated to be $22 million.
How many votes did Bobi Wine get?
Bobi Wine garnered 35% of all presidential votes cast.
Who are the brothers of Bobi Wine?
Bobi Wine’s brothers include Fred Nyanzi who is a politician, Bugembe Ivan Ssentamu popularly known as Dax Vibez Bugembe and Eddy Yawe who are musicians.
Why was Bobi Wine arrested?
Bobi Wine has been arrested on several occasions for different reasons. He’s been charged on grounds of treason, intentions to “annoy, alarm and ridicule” the president and leading unauthorised protests.
How many children does Bobi Wine have?
Bobi Wine has four children. Shadrack Shilling Mbogo Kyagulani, Suubi Shine Nakaayi Kyagulani, Shalom Namagembe Kyagulani and Solomon Kampala Nyanzi Kyagulani.
Who is the mother of Bobi Wine?
Bobi Wine’s mother is Margaret Nalunkuuma. She died in a road accident.
What is the next plan for Bobi Wine?
After he lost to president Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 general elections, Bobi Wine is yet to make his political plans known.
Which tribe is Bobi Wine?
Bobi Wine comes from the Buganda tribe.
When did Bobi Wine start singing?
Bobi Wine started his music career shortly after completing his diploma studies. He released his first song “Akagoma” in 2003.
Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny is a musician, songwriter and recording artist working under his own label Next Label Music. Previously, he was signed under WCB Wasafi records label founded by Diamond Platnumz. He has been signed by Diamond under the successful Wasafi Records for 7 years. During the time, he worked on many music collaborations with his boss Diamond Platnumz and they seemed to have the best working relationship within the label until Zuchu came into the picture. Not only is he a musician, but he’s also a father. Here’s Rayvanny’s life history.
What is the real name of Rayvanny?
Rayvanny whose real name is Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa was born on 22 August 1993 in Mbeya, Tanzania. Rayvanny’s parents did their best to provide for him and his brother and their efforts have paid off.
Rayvanny is one of the most successful artists from Mbeya but very little is known about his family. He introduced his brother Shadrack to the world after he graduated from Ardhi University in Tanzania. Not much is known about him as keeps to himself.
Rayvanny
Controversy
It was a business deal after all
After allegations that Rayvanny cheated on his now ex-girlfriend Fahyma surfaced, fans were eager to hear what she had to say. She convened a press conference to address the matter only for her to announce her new business deal as the ambassador of Choice Baby diapers and Amorette pads. Fans felt cheated as they suggested that the two faked a break-up to promote themselves. On his part, Rayvanny said he wasn’t after cheap publicity.
It’s my song
Rayvanny was accused of stealing his emotional ‘Noagopa’ song from Riser Stardia. He hit back and said that he wrote the song even before he joined Wasafi Records in 2015. Further, he alleged that Riser stole his song and rushed to record it hence the confusion.
Rayvanny vs Harmonize
It was inconceivable to think that Rayvanny and Harmonize would have a public fallout after their budding relationship when both worked under Wasafi Records. If anything, many people, at least in the beginning, viewed their beef as a publicity stunt only to realize that the two no longer saw eye to eye.
Their beef started when Harmonize made fun of Rayvanny after he held a free concert. Vanny Boy did not take it kindly and escalated things. He shared a video of Harmonize with Paula Kajala, the daughter of Fridah Kajala who at the time was his girlfriend.
This got to Harmonize who then accused Rayvanny of courting an underage girl, something that even got him arrested.
Harmonize followed up with a song Vibaya to which Rayvanny responded with a diss track Nyamaza.
Rayvanny’s lifestyle
Rayvanny is giving ladies a run for their money with his ever-changing but creative hairstyles. It seems he’s always looking for something out of the ordinary as he wears a combination of braids with beads, kinky, with a neatly done hairline.
Tattoo
It’s become rare to spot a celebrity who doesn’t have a tattoo on the body. Harmonize joined the tattoo club after he got one on his neck. It was simply written blessed. Some fans urged him to get for his baby mama but we don’t think that’ll happen now as they broke up.
Net Worth
Rayvanny has no doubt made it big in the Tanzanian music scene. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses. Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million.
Car
Rayvanny owns several cars including a Toyota Voxy, Range Rover Sport, Toyota Max, and a Jeep Wrangler.
House
Rayvanny owns a palatial house located in Tegeta Wazo, Dar es Salaam. More than a few times, he’s flaunted his expensive mansion on social media. He shared images in which he is seen playing football with his girlfriend and son with whom he also took photos at the swimming pool area, and the basketball court.
Awards & Recognition
2021: Best African Act at the HiPipo Music Awards
2018: BET Awards Viewers Choice for Best International Act
2017: Nominated for Best Newcomer Awards at the Afrika Muzik Magazine Awards
2016: Nominated for the Breakthrough Act at the MTV Africa Awards
Rayvanny birthday, place of birth, and tribe
The Tanzanian singer, who is sometimes known as Chui (leopard) was born on 23rd August 1993 in Nzovye, Mbeya, Tanzania. The songwriter is currently 30 years old (as of 2022).
Rayvanny music career and popular songs
The successful singer discovered his music talent in 2011 while in high school. In 2012, he won a rap freestyle competition before joining Tip Top Connection music group the same year. Rayvanny then joined Wasafi Records in 2015 and released his first single “Kwetu” that propelled him to stardom.
It was not until 2015 when he decided to join WCB Wasafi Records, which is one of the biggest record labels in East Africa. It was during this time that he recorded his first song known as ‘Kwetu’ which ended up being a hit song.
Other Rayvanny hit songs include Unaibiwa, Tetema ft Diamond, I love you, Naogopa, GimmiDat ft Mayorkun, Teamo and Chuchumaa. He has 2020 EP Album known as ‘Flowers’.
In 2020, there were allegations that he was planning to quit the Wasafi Records label but this did not materialize until 2022. Diamond Platnumz wished him all the best on his own. Rayvanny’s involvement in music traces back to his primary school days. Before he graduated from high school, he took part in the regional Serengeti Rap Freestyle Competition in his hometown Mbeya and in 2011, he won the national competition held in Dar es Salaam.
This served as a good launchpad for his career. The following year, he joined a music group called Tip Top Connection where he served as a backup singer to some of Tanzania’s seasoned artists like Madee Ali.
Rayvanny’s big move came in 2015 when he signed for Diamond Platnumz’s record label Wasafi Records and one year later, produced his hit song Kwetu. In the song, Rayvanny explains to his rich girlfriend about the difficulties he has back home after she nags him to share his background with her.
After the success of his first song, Rayvanny was nominated for the MTV Music Awards in the Breakthrough Act category. His name appeared in other awards lists such as the AEUSA in the Best New Talents category, Uganda Entertainment Awards in the Best African Act, and became the first Tanzanian artist to win the BET Viewers Choice Best International Act.
Rayvanny went on to release other hits under the label like ‘Chuchuma’ with over 11 million YouTube views, another East Africa ‘Anthem’ ‘Tetema’ alongside Diamond Platnumz with over 63 million YouTube views. The beats of the song which naturally gets you off your feet proved irresistible to the ear.
After five years at Wasafi Records, Rayvanny quit and launched his own record label Next Level Music. He received the blessing of his former boss Diamond who even claimed that Rayvanny’s Studio would be the biggest in East Africa.
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include ‘Vanny Boy (2018 EP)’, ‘Flowers (2020 EP)’, ‘Sound From Africa (2021)’, ‘New Chui (2021 EP)’, ‘Flowers II (2022 EP)’.
One of the most prominent songs from his Flowers album is ‘ex-boyfriend’ which is about an abrupt end to what was otherwise a good relationship.
Rayvanny awards and nominations
In 2016, he was nominated for an MTV Africa music award in the category of Breakthrough Act 2016.
In 2017, he was nominated for a number of music awards such as BET Award for International Viewers’ choice, AEUSA for Best New Talent and Uganda Entertainment Award for Best African Act.
Rayvanny’s wife, girlfriend, baby Jaydan Vanny, and relationship life
Rayvanny dated Fahima (Fayvanny) and they were blessed with a son called Jaydan Vanny.
Rayvanny with Fayvanny and their son Jaydan Vanny
Fayvanny is extremely beautiful and the two were proud of each other. They always posted each other on social media, leaving their admirers with jealousy and bitter hearts. While there were claims that the two would get married, it never materialized as there were cheating allegations in their relationship.
In a song by Rayvanny Nana I Love You, the singer featured a beautiful video vixen called Nana. However, the video was poorly edited since viewers could see something that bordered on a used condom. This sparked wrangles and infighting within Fayvanny’s and Rayvanny’s love kingdom. Nana denied she ever cheated with the musician and Rayvanny stated their was nothing between them.
Who is Rayvanny’s wife?
Ever since Rayvanny broke up with his wife Faima ‘Fahyma’ Msenga, Rayvanny’s love life seems to be on a spin. Even before the dust settled on his new relationship with Paula Kajala, the two broke up as Paula accused Rayvanny of cheating with his ex-girlfriend Fahima. Rayvanny and his new girlfriend were in a long-distance relationship as she studies abroad.
Everything seemed to be going well, especially after Rayvanny splashed money on his mother-in-law during her birthday party. Well, money cannot solve all problems.
Is Rayvanny married?
Rayvanny and Faima weren’t legally married even though the singer referred to her as his wife. The wedding video is not of his own ceremony but a music video for his song “I love you”.
Family
Rayvanny’s son with baby mama Faima ‘Fahyma’ Msenga was born in April 2017. He’s named Jaydan Vanny.
What is Rayvanny religion and why Fayvanny converted her faith?
Rayvanny is a Christian by religion. While this may have influenced Fahima’s decision to convert from Islam to Christianity, she denies the allegations saying that it was her own choice and not because she wanted to get married to Rayvanny.
Q&A
How rich is Rayvanny?
Rayvanny’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $600,000 to $1.2 million. He generates his wealth from endorsements, shows, YouTube views and businesses.
How many songs does Rayvanny have?
Rayvanny has five albums, four of which are Extended Plays (EP). These include ‘Vanny Boy (2018 EP)’, ‘Flowers (2020 EP)’, ‘Sound From Africa (2021)’, ‘New Chui (2021 EP)’, ‘Flowers II (2022 EP)’. Combined, these albums have over 40 tracks.
Who is Rayvanny to Diamond?
Rayvanny signed for Diamond’s record label Wasafi Record label in 2015 before he quit to start his own label Next Music Label.
How old is Rayvanny?
Rayvanny celebrates his birthday on 22 August 1993 which makes his age 29
She made her debut in the music industry in April 2020 and she’s already dominating the airwaves. Zuchu was born in a family of musicians and she followed suit. She is signed under the WCB Wasafi record label.
She is better known known by her stage name ‘Zuchu’ and she’s a Tanzanian musician, songwriter and recording artist. Zuchu is signed under the WCB Wasafi record label that is owned by Diamond Platnumz.
Zuchu is best known for her hit single ‘Wana’ which brought about her fame in the music industry. She came into the music industry in April 2020 and already she has managed to get an EP out.
So who is this young lady that is dominating the airwaves at such an early stage? Here’s a look at Zuchu’s biography.
Zuchu
Zuchu age
Zuchu was born on November 22, 1993 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is 26 years old.
Zuchu early life
Zuchu was born into a family that boasts of musicians only. Her mother is Khadija Kopa, the revered female Taarab musician. It makes sense why Zuchu fell in love with the idea of being a musician too.
She collaborated with her mother on of her songs from her EP, Mauzauza.
Zuchu relationships
Not much is known whether Zuchu is dating anyone right now as she’s kept a tight lid on her personal life. Many people strongly believe that she is dating Diamond Platnumz after their several public displays of affection.
Zuchu career
Zuchu is the young and energetic sensation that many saw her rise in 2020 when she dominated the airwaves after the release of the song ‘Cheche’ where she worked with Diamond Platnumz.
However, Zuchu’s debut into the music scene goes way back to 2015. This was during the Tecno Take competition in Lagos where she battled it out with Nandy and Sapera on stage. Although Sapera was the winner, that did not deter Zuchu from wanting to be a great musician as well.
The year 2020 saw her star rise even further as she released her EP album ‘I Am Zuchu’ in the month of April. This is also the time when she was announced as the new signee for the WCB Wasafi record label.
The EP has got a total of 7 songs, Wana, Mauzauza, Ashua, Hakuna Kulala, Niamehe, Raha and Kwaru.
Zuchu also released a hit single ‘Cheche’ where she featured Diamond Platnumz. The song soon enough became the national anthem as it became a popular play on many radio platforms in the country and had many views on YouTube.
Her hit, “Litawachoma” featuring Diamond also became the fans’ favourite too.
Zuchu controversies
When the hit ‘Cheche’ was released, it seems not everyone was happy for Zuchu. Tanasha and her new manager, Jamal Gaddafi, came out to accuse Diamond Platnumz and his newest signee Zuchu of duplicating her songs and video.
Zuchu and Diamond had just released “Cheche” and Tanasha believed it was a copy of “Ride” one of her tracks off her Donnatella EP album that she featured Khaligraph Jones.
According to Tanasha, the songs were a direct ripoff from her EP released early this year.
“🎼 Yo te quiero tanteee , for your love asante….🎼 🤣👑 One of my fav tracks on #DONNATELLAEP hands down! Back to when RIDE ft @khaligraph_jones was trending #1 on @audiomackafrica without an official release. Good music sells itself, never forced. Enyewe demand on this video imekuwa high… Sijui after #nawewe ni release hii? PLUS , My teddy bear @naseeb.junior has decided he gotta be a part of my video, jamani 🤣😇🧸❤️🥰 (Got this cute t shirt from @fnmbrand),” said Tanasha on social media.
As if that was not enough, the video had amassed a huge number of views, but was later pulled down from YouTube over copyright law infringements claims.
Zuchu has also had to dismiss rumours that she was having a sexual affair with her boss Diamond Platnumz. During an interview with Wasafi FM, she clearly stated that her relationship with Diamond is purely business and does not go beyond that.
“Ukaribu wangu na Boss wangu Diamond Platnumz ni kwa ajili ya kazi , anatumia muda mwingi kunipromote. Hajawahi hata kunionyesha dalili za kunitaka, he is like brother to me. Ni ngumu sana kucheza vile na Mtu ambae unamuheshimu, Lakini nashukuru Boss Sallam SK alisaidia kunifanya niwe Comfortable,” she said.
Zuchu net worth
Zuchu has already proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with and she’s quite unstoppable. Her exact net worth is unknown, but if she keeps the momentum that she has already set for herself, she’s a multimillionaire in the making.
Zuchu has already proved that she’s a force to be reckoned with and fans are beyond excited to see what she comes up with next.
Inspired to join the music industry by the late Ramazani ‘Remmy’ Mtoro Ongala, a Tanzanian guitarist and singer who ruled the airwaves in the 1980s, Harmonize is with no doubt a giant in the East Africa Music scene. He is a songwriter, singer, and dancer. His songwriting style is a cross between Afropop and Bongo Flava. But, many still opine he lives under the shadow of his former boss Diamond Platnumz.
Real name: Rajab Abdul Kahali
Occupation: Harmonize, Konde Boy, Jeshi, Tembo, Mbunge
Birthday: 15 March 1991
Nationality: Tanzanian
Star sign: Pisces
Birth place: Chitoholi village, Mtwara, Tanzania
Height: 5’8 or 175cm
Children: Zuhera Nasra
Net Worth: $1.2 million
Rajab Abdul Kahali, popularly known as Harmonize, is a Tanzanian Singer, songwriter, and dancer. His genre of songs is a mixture of Afropop and Bongo Flava Genre. The Bongo star now has his own label the Konde Music Worldwide Label, where he has signed a budding talent, Ibraah and is yet to sign even more talents.
Born on 15 March 1991, Rajab Abdul Kahali is a man of many names; Jeshi, Konde Boy, Tembo and Mbunge. Coming from a poor family in Chitoholi village, Mtwara, Tanzania, Harmonize’s early life clearly portrays resilience, hard work and hope. Nonetheless, Harmonize believed one day he would be a star if he never gave up.
In one of Harmonize songs “Never Give Up,” he sings about how he was a jack of all trades who tried out football, hawking but later gave in to music. The song also paints a picture of a struggling artist who could go to bed on an empty stomach.
“I used to sell water in Tanzania. Even when I started focusing on music, it took me two years to create a name for myself. I also worked as a hawker. At some point, I felt God had not planned for me to become a musician. There was a time I almost gave up in life, but my mother kept encouraging me to continue pressing on,” Harmonize told a local publication.
Konde Boy broke into the music industry in 2015 after signing with WCB Wasafi, a record label owned by Diamond Platnumz. Harmonize was the Record Label’s first artist to be signed.
Harmonize’s schooling
Harmonize completed his secondary school education at Mkundi Secondary School in 2009. He later relocated to Dar es Salaam, where he worked as a hawker at the famous Kariakor Market.
Harmonize’s career
Harmonize began his music career as a contestant in the Bongo Star Search Competition in 2010. However, he was rejected on his first attempt because his vocals were not as good.
Harmonize didn’t give up. He went home, worked on his craft and in 2015, lady luck smiled at him. WCB Wasafi Record label owned by fellow singer Diamond Platnumz signed him. After a few years of grooming and voice coaching Harmonize released his first single.
Harmonize was officially unveiled as a WCB signee on 6 November 2015, and released his first single ‘Aiyola’. The first Harmonize song that was shot in Johannesburg, South Africa, was an instant hit garnering over 22 million views.
Harmonize songs
Jeshi has never looked back since Aiyola. He went on to release more club banger and timeless hits like ‘Bado, Kwa Ngwaru, Matatizo, Happy Birthday, Sina, Kainama, Paranawe, Show Me What You Got, Kushoto Kulia, Anajikosha, Niambie, Atarudi, Nishachoka. Anajikosha, Niambie, Atarudi, Nishachoka.
Harmonize new songs
Since leaving WCB record label Harmonize has been releasing hit after hit. In 2020/21, Harmonize collaborated with many local and international artists to bless his fans with great music. Harmonize has worked with celebrated Congolese Musician Awilo Longomba in the song Attitude, other most recent hits include All Night, Bedroom, Uno, One Night Stand Falling For You, Ushamba, Mpaka Kesho, Sandakalawe and Teacher.
Harmonize’s businesses
However, the ‘Uno’ hitmaker has tirelessly proved himself a man of his own. Harmonize runs a successful Konde Music Worldwide record label which has so far signed six artists – Country Wizzy, Anjella, Ibraah, Skales, Killy and Cheed.
Harmonize’s relationship
Harmonize is not a lucky man when it comes to women. Early in his career, he dated Bongo Movie actress Jacqueline Wolper but the two broke up in 2017.
It took Harmonize three years to reveal why they parted ways. In 2020, Harmonize, while performing to a crowd in Dodoma said he left Jacqueline Wolper because she had other lovers and also desired his boss Diamond Platnumz.
Is Harmonize single?
In 2019, Harmonize married Sarah Michelloti but they parted ways in 2020, in a widely publicised divorce. According to Sarah, the bongo singer began disrespecting her. He spent the night outside without her knowledge and was not keen on making their relationship work. As this was happening, Harmonize was rumoured to be dating actress Frida Kajala Masanja. This turned out to be the case.
However, two months after confessing his love for Frida Kajala Masanja and getting neck tattoos of each other, Harmonize confirmed he was no longer an item with the Bongo Movie Actress.
Who is Harmonize married to?
Harmonize does not have a wife after his highly publicized divorce with Italian ex-wife Sarah Michelotti.
Who is Harmonize dating?
Harmonize has found a new love in the hands of an Australian beauty Briana. This comes months after he parted ways with Tanzanian actress Fridah Kajala Masanja in April. The musician has revealed this in an Instagram post captioned:
“Been waiting for this moment to tell everybody what you mean to me. I just wanna love you in this life and respect every woman. Like sister, friend, auntie, mum. Promise to be there for you. Welcome to my world.”
Harmonize’s family
Harmonize was married to Sarah Michelloti but their marriage lasted only one year. They divorced over infidelity. According to Sarah, Harmonize cheated on her and even sired a child out of wedlock.
What is the name of Harmonize daughter?
Just a month after breaking up with his wife Sarah Michelloti, Harmonize took to his Instagram page to announce his only daughter Zuhera Nasra to the world. His ex-wife rubbished his announcement. She stated that Harmonize was incapable of siring children. Harmonize came out strongly and denied her allegations. “This is my blood men!” He said. He further stated that people could say whatever they wanted but Zureha Nasra is her daughter.
Is Harmorapa a brother to Harmonize?
Harmorapa is not a blood brother to Harmonize but a self-proclaimed ‘twin brother’. A very welcoming Harmonize has in the past recognized and appreciated Harmorapa as his copycat. Harmonize was quoted saying Harmorapa motivates him to work harder because if he fails Harmorapa will not have someone to look up to.
Controversy
Harmonize is a great Bongo Flava musician but he is also not immune to controversies. Early in his career, Harmonize was dismissed as a poor musician who could not make it in the industry even with the massive support of Diamond Platnumz.
In the Tanzania music scene “Kiki” is a common word meaning clout chasing and Harmonize has long been accused of using it to push his music.
Exit from WCB
One of his biggest controversies was his exit from the Diamond led WCB record label. Harmonize revealed that he was under a 10-year contract. He joined the label in 2015. During his time there, he released some big hitters – kwangwaru, bado, kainama. Despite the success he enjoyed, Harmonize says he was forced to quit as his relationship with Diamond fast deteriorated.
According to him, Diamond thought that he (Harmonize) was becoming a rival hence the genesis of their problems. He pointed out that every musician who rose to fame under WCB or is a big name ends up crossing paths with Diamond. This is because the latter only wants all the glory to himself.
Harmonise was also not happy with the terms of his contract. He revealed that he got 40% of the revenue he generated while Diamond took home the rest of the share.
But, his exit from WCB was nothing but easy. It was expensive.
Harmonise has revealed that he had to sell three of his luxurious houses to raise money to pay off his exit clause. He paid some Ksh 22 million to get the rights to his name and every piece he produced under WCB. Even then, he said that Diamond frustrated his efforts. So, what to do? He sought the audience of the late President of Tanzania John Pombe Magufuli. Magufuli brought Diamond to sign Harmonize’s resignation letter.
Life after WCB
After he left WCB, Harmonize is doing everything to steer clear of Diamond. Consequently, he has turned down collaboration requests by Hamisa and Tanasha Donna. Both were involved by Diamond. Harmonize says that he does not want to seem as though he is trying to get back at his former boss Diamond. He even refused to take photos with Zari when they met in South Africa.
Affairs
Harmonize found himself in trouble again in 2020. One year after marrying his girlfriend Sarah Michelloti, Harmonize was embroiled in a cheating scandal. That led to the birth of his daughter called Zureha Nasra.
At the time he was married to Sarah, Harmonize got involved with Ugandan actress Frida Kajala Masanja. Sarah was agitated by his interaction with Frida. According to her, Harmonize told her that Frida was his sister. He also swore that he would never be romantically involved with her. However, after Sarah finalised her divorce, Harmonize admitted to being in a relationship with Frida. But this was also short-lived.
Just months after dating Bongo Movie Actress Frida Kajala Masanja, harmonize was embroiled in another controversy with Wasafi Artist Rayvanny. Rayvanny accused him of sending nudes to Paula Kajala, the daughter of Harmonize ex- Kajala Masanja.
Harmonize awards and nominations
2016: Won the award for “Best African New Corner: by Watsup Africa Awards
2016: Won “Best New Corner” by African Muzik Magazine Awards
2016: Won “Best New Artist” at the African Entertainment Awards
2016: Africa Entertainment Awards (AEAUSA) for Best New Artist, Africa Musik Magazine Awards for Best Newcomer, WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards for Best African Newcomer Video for Bado ft. Diamond Platnumz
In 2017, MTV Base included Harmonize in their “Ones To Watch 2017”
In 2019, he was nominated for the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards
Harmonize net worth
He has an estimated net worth of over $ 1.7 Million. He gets most of his income from sale of albums, live show performances and brand endorsements.
Harmonize car
Harmonize cars include a Toyota Harrier, Corolla and Toyota Crown.
Harmonize house
Even though Harmonize had to sell three of his houses to his former employer, he still managed to get himself a palatial home in Dar es Salaam.
Harmonize and Diamond Platnumz got into a bitter feud after Harmonize disbanded his 15-year contract with Diamond’s Wasafi records. A tussle erupted after Harmonize’s efforts to end his contract with the Wasafi label was apparently thwarted, which brought their relationship to a bitter end.
Is Diamond related to Harmonize?
Diamond and Harmonize had a business relationship. Diamond Platnumz was the boss of Harmonize at WCB Wasafi.
How much did Harmonize pay Diamond to leave Wasafi?
Harmonize paid TSh500 million and equivalent $250,000 to leave Wasafi.
Why did Harmonize leave Wasafi?
Harmonize decided to end the Wasafi contract after he no longer felt he was getting value for his work. He was the second-highest income generator at WCB after Diamond Platnumz at the time of his departure.
Is Harmonize single?
Harmonize has been flaunting his new Australian lover Briana, months after ending his relationship with Bongo Movie actress Frida Kajala Masanjaa.
Why did Harmonize break up with Sarah?
Sarah dumped Harmonize just days after he announced publicly that he had a child with another woman.
Do Harmonize and Sarah have a child?
Harmonize and Sarah’s relationship did not bear a child. Harmonize has a daughter Zureha Nasra who he sired out of wedlock leading to his break-up with Sarah.
Is Harmonize rich?
With a steadily growing net worth of $1.2 million, Harmonize has to be considered among the richest artists in East Africa.
Lady Jaydee was born on June 15, 1979 as Judith Wambura Mbibo. She is a Tanzanian musician specializing in R&B, Zouk and Afro Pop genres. She was the first female singer to sing R&B in Swahili and is signed under one of the most successful music labesl in Africa, Taurus Musik. Lady Jaydee joined Taurus Musik in 2017. She is sometimes referred to as the Queen of Bongo Flava, which is a term used to refer to Tanzanian music.
Lady Jaydee life and education
Born in Shinyanda Tanzania in a family often children, Lady Jaydee was named Judith Wambura Mbibo. Her late father is Lameck Mbibo and her mother is Martha Mbibo. Lady Jaydee attended Bugoyi Primary School in Shinyanga before joining Zanaki Secondary School for her secondary education.
Lady Jaydee career
In her career that spans over 15 years, Lady Jay Dee has always come out on top as one of the top female musicians. Lady Jay Dee featured in Coke Studio Africa in 2013 where she performed some of her great hits, ‘Yahaya’ and ‘Joto Hasira’.
She has released seven studio albums; Machozi (2000)’ Binti (2003), Moto (2005), Shukrani (2007), The Best of Lady Jaydee (2012), Nothing But The Truth (2013) and Woman (2017).
Her rapping prowess was the rated the best that she won a rapping contest on radio where she also won the opportunity to record a song at MJ Records owned by Master J. She then joined a boy band ‘Afro Reign’ that was formed by Sebastian Maganga and Boni Harmony as they needed a female voice in the group. The group recorded its first single in 1996 called ‘Tunachoma’.
Lady Jaydee was signed under the Smooth Vibes label which saw the production of her first two albums, ‘Machozi’ and ‘Binti’, but after her second album was done she decided to work independently.
In 2000 she was the first Tanzanian female artist to launch a solo album and in 2003 she dropped her singles ‘Usiusemee Moyo’ and ‘Wanaume Kama Mabinti’. Her most successful single was ‘Distance’, a song in which she sang in seven languages (Kiswahili, English, Zulu, Lingala, French, Chinyarwanda and Chiganda). The hit single remains one of her best-loved hits.
Lady Jaydee dropped the much anticipated video for the love song ‘One Time’. The song revolves around a lady wishing to stay with her man always. In the song, she reminds him of the good days they had and wishes to hold onto those memories. She also released her hit single ‘Asante’ which was an instant hit.
Lady Jaydee boasts of a total of 7 albums and in 2020 December, she dropped her eighth album in celebration of her 20 years in the industry.
In support of Vanessa Mdee’s decision to quit music, Lady Jaydee had this to say
“… not all can withstand the pressure or survive long in a cutthroat culture. She explained that the US-based star who unceremoniously exited the stage soon after confirming her relationship with Power actor Olurotimi ‘Rotimi’ Akinosho should supported.”
Lady Jaydee relationships
Lady Jay Dee was once married to popular Tanzania radio presenter Gardner Habash, but sadly they split in 2016. When she filed for divorced, she accussed Habash of phsically and mentally abusing her.
However, during an interview with Clouds FM she revealed that she and Habash had patched things up and they were on good terms.
“I can’t speak for him, but on my part, I have closed that chapter and will never go back to him, we are just friends although at first, we feuded something that happens with divorcing couples, now we drink wine together. I even know his new lover and we get along,” she explained.
Lady Jay Dee then revealed her new man as the Nigerian musician and producer Chibuikem Nwanegbo aka Spicy. The two were spotted together at the East Africa TV Awards in Tanzania in December 2016 and it was at this event that Lady Jay Dee confirmed they were dating.
Lady Jaydee recognition and awards
She has been voted as Best Tanzanian Female R&B Artist in 2002, performed at the Kora All Africa Designers Competition, and was awarded “Best R&B Album” at the Tanzania Music Awards on August 6, 2004. In July 2005, she won an award for “best female video for South Africa”.
Where is Lady Jaydee from?
Lady Jaydee was born in Shinyanga, also known as Shinyanga Mji, a city in northern Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Shinyanga Region as well as the district headquarters of Shinyanga Urban District.
Brands that Lady Jaydee is associated with
In 2009 she signed up with Zain Tanzania (now known as Airtel Tanzania) to be their ambassador.
In 2010 she was appointed by Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation In Tanzania (CCBRT) to be their Ambassador to help women who suffering from Fistular disease.
In 2012 she was an ambassador of NMB (National Microfinance Bank) Tanzania for the project which was known as “PESA FASTA”.
In March 2014 she signed up with international cosmetics brand Oriflame Sweden to be one of their brand ambassadors.
In 2014 she was appointed by Marie Stopes Tanzania to be the Ambassador of Family Planning Tanzania.
In June 2015 she signed up with Tanzania Geita Gold Mine to be the Ambassador of Geita Gold Mine Kill Challenge Fund Against HIV/AIDS.
Lady Jaydee songs and albums
Since Lady Jaydee started singing, she has released seven studio albums:
Machozi (2000)
Binti (2003)
Moto (2005)
Shukrani (2007)
Ya 5. The Best of Lady Jaydee (2012)
Nothing But The Truth (2013)
Woman (2017)
20 (2021)
Lady Jaydee awards and nominations
Since she made her debut in the music industry, Lady Jay Dee has been working hard only to release great hits. With that she has also received the recognition that she deserves, both locally and internationally.
2000 – Best Female Singer at the Clouds FM Awards (Won)
2001 – Best Female Artist from Tanzania at the M—Net s Africa Awards
2003 – Most Promising Female Artist in Africa at the Kora Awards (Nominated)
2003 – Best African East at the Channel O Music Video Awards (Won)
2003 – Best RnB Song at the Tanzania Youth Achievement Awards (Won)
2005 – Song of the Year at the BBC Radio Music Awards (Won)
2005 – Best Video East Africa at the Channel O Music Video Awards (Won)
2005 – Best Collaboration Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards (Won)
2006 – Best Collaboration at the Channel O Music Video Awards (Nominated)
2006 – Best Female Artist at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards (Won)
2007 – Best Female Artist at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards (Won)
2008 – Song of the Year at the Kisima Music Awards (Won)
2008 – Collaboration of the Year at the Kisima Music Awards
2008 – Best Female Artist at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards (Won)
2010 – Best Female Artist at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards (Won)
2011 – Best Female Artist at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards (Won)
2011 – Best Female Artist In Tanzania at the Uganda Divas Awards (Won)
2011 – Fiesta Hall of Fame Award at the Clouds FM Awards (Won)
2012 – Best Female Artist at the Baab Kubwa Magazine Awards (Won)
2013 – Best Female Artist at the Tanzania Music Awards (Won)
2014 – Best Female Singer at the Tanzania Music Awards (Won)
2014 – Best Zouk/Rhumba Song ‘Yahaya’ at the Tanzania Music Awards (Won)
2014 – Afro-Pop Song of the Year ‘Joto Hasira’ at the Tanzania Music Awards (Nominated)
2015 – Best Collaboration ‘Forever ft Dabo’ at the Tanzania Music Awards (Nominated)
2016 – Best Female Artist at the East Africa TV Awards (Won)
2017 – Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa at the All African Music Awards (Nominated)
Lady Jaydee net worth
Her net worth is estimated to be $3.9 million.
Lady JayDee shared the secret to her longevity in the game saying it is truth that has kept her going.
“When you write and sing about a true story, you create a genuine connection. The life we all live in is the same; we have shared experiences. A story of battery in Mwanza is no different from one in Dar, so, when you sing about it, you link worlds. When it rings true, it has a longer shelve life. Very few things stand the test of time, things change – people too.”
Hamisa Mobetto is a model, video vixen, singer and entrepreneur. Her love life has brought her unwanted attention, particularly her involvement with Diamond Platnumz. Hamisa Hassan Mobetto was born on 10 December 1994 in Mwanzo Tanzania. There’s been debate over her actual date of birth as official documents leaked state that she was born in 1991. Hamisa is yet to speak over these claims.
Hamisa Mobetto was raised by her mother and step-dad after her parents separated. Her biological father died in 2009, two years after Hamisa met him for the first time. Hamisa remains thankful that she met him. As for her step-dad, Hamisa has only kind words. In fact, she says she’s looking for a man who has the qualities that her step-dad had.
Hamisa Mobetto
Schooling
Hamisa Mobetto educational background shows she went to Mabatini Primary School before she moved to St. Kayumba for her secondary studies.
Career
Hamisa Mobetto is a singer but has also made her name as a model. She launched her career when she won Miss XXL Back to School Bash. In 2011, she took part in Miss Indian Ocean and emerged as a first-runners up. She registered the same result in the Kinondoni event. Hamisa Mobetto then took part in Miss Tanzania in the same year. In 2012, Hamisa was part of Miss University Africa.
Away from modelling, Hamisa is also a video vixen. She’s featured in Diamond’s song ‘Salome’ and Alik Kiba’s ‘Dodo’. Hamisa Mobetto also has songs to her name, ‘Tunaendana’, ‘My Love’, ‘Sawa’, and Sensema’.
Hamisa Mobetto
Mobetto styles
Hamisa Mobetto owns a fashion house Mobetto Styles which focuses on dresses, Kitenge fashion and has varied fashion styles. Her house was voted the Most Prefered Female Fashion Wear Designer of the Year for her fashion house Mobetto Styles at the Consumer Choice Awards.
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Hamisa Mobetto relationship
Hamisa Mobetto cleared the air over rumours she was dating American rapper Rick Ross after cosy images of the two surfaced. The two are not an item and coincidentally met in Dubai while they were on business trips.
Hamisa Mobetto and Diamond Platnumz had a fling back when the Wasafi Records CEO was married to Zari Hassan. Their affair started after Hamisa featured as a video-vixen in Diamond’s song ‘Salome’. Hamisa Mobetto and Diamond have a son called Dylan Abdul Naseeb. She revealed that she miscarried thrice during her affair with Diamond.
Hamisa has also been linked with other men like media mogul Francis Ciza alias Majizzo who is the baby daddy to her daughter Fantasy Majizzo and American Emmanuel Alex.
Hamisa Mobetto controversy
Steals lover
Hamisa Mobetto was accused of stealing yet another man. This time, a woman identified as Tahiya said she caught Hamisa with her man. She even shared screenshots of her conversation with the video vixen asking her to leave her man. Hamisa denied stealing the man as she claimed that he approached her. They even traded harsh words as both defended their ability to keep the man.
Son’s paternity
Hamisa Mobetto maintains that Diamond is the father to her son Dylan amidst speculation that Kenyan politician Jaguar is the biological father of her son. The model insists she doesn’t know and has never met Jaguar. She also revealed that Diamond asked for a paternity test when rumours emerged which confirmed that he is his biological father.
Never defaulted rent
Hamisa Mobetto denied claims that she was thrown out of the house after she defaulted to pay rent for her palatial house. Hamisa insisted that she’d never been in debt over her house and pointed fingers at bloggers who circulate these rumours every two months.
How old is Hamisa Mobetto?
Hamisa Mobetto states she is 27 but leaked documents indicate she was born in 1991. Hamisa has not spoken about these allegations but could she be lying about her age?
Did Hamissa bleach?
Like many other socialites, Hamisa Mobetto has been accused of skin bleaching. Hamisa Mobetto before and after photos point to skin lightening owing to the difference in what her fans see on her social media pages. However, in previous interviews, she has denied the claims
Car
Hamisa Mobetto insists she bought her Toyota Prado TX contrary to claims that Diamond topped up some money for her to get the vehicle. Hamisa said she works hard to fend for herself now.
House
Hamisa Mobetto displayed her financial muscle when she bought herself a house priced at Ksh 27 million. Plus, she paid for the house in cash and the property is under her name.
Hamisa Mobetto net worth
Hamisa Mobetto’s net worth is estimated to be $2 – $3 million. This she makes from her work as a model, video vixen, her businesses, and endorsement deals.
Awards & Recognition
2021: Most Prefered Female Fashion Wear Designer of the Year for her fashion house Mobetto Styles at the Consumer Choice Awards
2020: Best Digital Model of the Year at the Tanzania Digital Awards
Currently, Hamissa Mobetto does not have a boyfriend. She denied dating American rapper Rick Ross and said they are just good friends. Hamisa Mobetto previously dated Emmanuel Alex, Francis Ciza alias Majizzo and had an affair with Diamond Platnumz,
Who is Hamisa Mobetto?
Hamisa Mobetto is a model, video vixen, businesswoman and singer,
How old is Hamisa Mobetto?
Hamisa Mobetto’s age has been disputed. She claims to be 27 but leaked copies of her identity card shows she was born in 1991. Hamisa is yet to speak on these claims.
Elizabeth is one of Tanzania’s renowned actresses who’s won many awards. In 2012 she was arrested for involuntary man slaughter for her then husband. She’s also a philanthropist that many look up to.
Elizabeth Michael started acting at the age of five and today — she is ranked among the top producers in Tanzania. The actress isn’t only known for acting but the beautiful thespian has a humanitarian program which aims to help with special needs in society.
When she started acting, she was given the role, of a character called Lulu on Misukosuko. Interestingly, this is the name she is still know by in society today and it seems to be sticking throughout her adulthood and, it automatically became her name.
Elizabeth was caught in a manslaughter scandal in 2012. The case was ongoing until Elizabeth was cleared on the 12th of November in 2019, she served and finished her community work at the Home Affairs offices.As one can stumble upon bad luck, Elizabeth Michael shows us that it is possible to bounce back and work on bettering yourself and your name, each day as you live.
Elizabeth Michael age
Elizabeth Michael was born in April 16, 1995. She is 25 years old.
Elizabeth Michael early life
She was born in Dar Es Salaam. Michael was raised by both her parents, father Michael Kimemeta, and her mother is Lucrecia Kalugira.
Elizabeth Michael education
Lulu attended Remnant Academy for her primary education she then attended Perfect Vision High School. Elizabeth completed her secondary studies at St. Mary’s High School. Being on the mainstream media at a young age, it granted Lulu an opportunity to participate in scholarly acting activities, and it allowed her to be more expressive as she shapes her craft.
Upon her secondary studies completion, she then joined Tanzania Public Service College where she obtained her diploma in Human Resource Management.
Elizabeth Michael relationship
During the time she was in jail, Elizabeth and her partner, Francis Ciza kept exchanging letters to keep the spark between them alive. Francis, is popularly known by Majizzo Ciza, the founder and CEO of EFM and TVE in Tanzania, decided to tie the knot a few months after Elizabeth was released from prison.
Elizabeth Michael career
Elizabeth started her acting career at the tender age of five years old. She was discovered by the actor, Mahsein Awadh. Upon discovering her, Mahsein took her to Kaole Sanaa Group, and she appeared in a series of soap operas which include, Zizimo, Baragumu, Gharika, Taswira which were popular in the 2000s.
Elizabeth was given the name Lulu on her first acting gig, and today — she is popularly known by that name. Elizabeth made her film debut in 2005 for a film, Misukosuko.
At the age of 14, Elizabeth landed a huge role on Wahapahapa Radio Drama. The drama series was produced by Media Development Tanzania, and Elizabeth played the role, Mainda. It is focused on the development of a parent-child communication amidst the initial stages of adolescence. Elizabeth was also in the films, Family Tears, Ripple of Tears, Oxygen, House Boy, and Woman Of Principles. She has appeared in over 30 films.
As a producer, Elizabeth launched a movie, Foolish Age — In August 2013. She had her efforts rewarded when the movie was nominated on the Favourite Movie category and she won Favourite Movie at the 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF).
Elizabeth released her second movie, Mapenzi Ya Mangu — in 2015. She played as a leading character portraying God’s love, as the movie is themed in a direction of showing light towards the end of a dark tunnel. The movie was screened at the 2015 ZIFF and won the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for the Best Movie East Africa category.
Finally finding the grip of producing, Elizabeth released her third movie as a producer in July 2016. The movie Ni Noma which she produced, making her the lead character in the movie. Thanks to the digital evolution, the movie was available on the digital platform via a mobile app called, ProinBox.
Elizabeth Michael awards & nominations
Her work speaks of how hard she’s worked to get to where she is today. Here are some of the awards she’s won:
2013 – Best Actress at the Zanzibar International Film Festival (Won)
2014 – Favourite Actress at the Tanzania People’s Choice Awards (Won)
2014 – Favourite Movie at the Tanzania People’s Choice Awards (Nominated)
2016 – Best Movie in Eastern Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Won)
2016 – Best Actress at the Africa Entertainment Legend Awards in Nigeria (Nominated)
2016 – Style Icon of the Year at the Swahili Fashion Week Awards (Won)
Through her dedication to the work she does, Lulu was awarded with the Africa Youth Awards and named her among the 100 Most Influential alongside the likes of the South African fashion mogul, Rich Mnisi.
Elizabeth Michael conviction, pardon and probation
Elizabeth was convicted on the 13th of November 2017. The high court of Tanzania found her guilty for involuntary manslaughter of the actor, Steven Kanumba whom she dated while was she at the age of 17, in 2012.
She was alleged to be the cause of the death of the 28-year old Tanzanian actor Kanumba. It is said that the death occurred after the deceased approached Elizabeth about her talking to another man.
Michael was arrested during the ongoing investigation, which took almost a year, when she was granted bail. It was only later, when the charges were altered from murder to manslaughter. She was granted bail and Lulu believed she was innocent and Halima Mdee — the member of parliament, arranged lawyers Peter Kibatala and Kennedy Fungamtama, to assist with the case.
As the state reached it’s verdict, in October 2017, Elizabeth testified to the High Court that Kanumba attacked her aggressively with a sword and was intoxicated. She acknowledged during her testimony that she was the last person to be with Kanumba.
Lulu said in her testimony that Kanumba’s breathing escalated and he collapsed while beating her. According to Lulu, she used that opportunity to escape for her life but she was unaware that he died by the time he collapsed. Michael left the scene and was later arrested. She only found out during her second day of arrest that she was taken in for the murder of Kanumba.
The police officers that arrested Michael’s found her with multiple injuries consistent with sword wounds. According to the postmortem report from Muhimbili National Hospital of Tanzania (MNHT), they concluded that the death of Kanumba’s death was caused by brain concussion following the difficultly of breathing in conjunction with immoderate drinking.
President John Pombe Magufuli pardoned prisoners and luckily, Michael was part of the group. The pardoning deducted 1/4 of her sentence. She was released from prison in May 2018 by the High Court of Tanzania under the Tanzania Community Services Act of 2002 which meant that the condition of her release is that she will finish the remaining time by doing community work after showing good behavior in prison.
Elizabeth did her community service by being a cleaner at the Dar Es Salaam, Home Affairs. This led Elizabeth into completing her probation on the 12th of November 2018.
Elizabeth Michael brand endorsements
Michael became an official ambassador for Da Es Salaam film festival, in Da Es Salaam. February 2014, the spirited Elizabeth signed with Airtel Tanzania to be a host of the Airtel Yatosha television show.
She signed with Paisha Tanzania in 2015. This secured her a brand ambassador deal for the mobile app, Paisha. It is focused on digital businesses. In 2016, she was named by Hengan Baby Products and Sanitary Co. Ltd to be the ambassador of Freestyle pads.
Azam Media Tanzania named Elizabeth to be the official ambassador of the Sinema Zetu International Film Festival (SZIFF) in October 2017. In 2019, Michael was the host of Sinema Zethu International Film Festival.
Elizabeth Michael philanthropy
As a humanitarian, Michael started a campaign, “Save My Valentine“. She started the campaign on the 23rd of January in 2019 and Michael’s aim was to raise money to aid those with special needs.
Michael opened her wardrobe for sale and she sold some of her clothes, in order to raise money for the campaign. She managed to sell 62 clothing items and the money was distributed to orphanage centres in the area of Iringa.
Agnes Masogange was a Tanzanian model, personality and social media star.
Part of the entertainment industry for just over a decade, Agnes Masogange’s life was cut short at just 28 years old.
This is her biography.
Agnes Birth
Agnes Masogange was born as Agnes Gerald Waya in Tanzania on 8 September 1989.
She is one of four children, and dropped out of school to pursue a career in entertainment – something her father wasn’t keen on.
Agnes Masogange family
Before her passing, Agnes hadn’t seen her father in 12 years. Although they spoke on the phone often and were planning on meeting, this visit never happened.
After Agnes’s passing fans were especially surprised to learn she had an 11-year-old daughter. Agnes had always been particularly private about her family life, and only friends in her inner circle knew of Sania Shaaban. Her friends contributed money to ensure Sania, who lives with an aunt, will still receive a quality education.
Since Agnes Masogange’s passing, but her friends are keeping her memory alive. The actress Irene Uwoya’s first tattoo was a tribute to Agnes and the friendship they shared.
Agnes Masogange relationship
Agnes was linked to some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names. She was romantically linked to the singer Tekno and dated the Ugandan socialite Ssentongo.
In 2015 rumours swirled she was dating the Nigerian superstar Davido.
After some questionable social media posts, fans speculated Agnes was pregnant with Davido’s child. His record label was quick to dispel the rumours of a child, but never denied the two were romantic.
Agnes also dated the Bongo movie star Rammy Galis, with whom she starred in the movie Hukuma. They were together for 11 months before splitting.
At the time of her passing, Agnes was in a relationship with a Tanzanian businessman.
Agnes Masogange career
In 2008, Agnes Gerald Waya hit the big time, when she was the star of Belle 9’s music video, Masogange.
This wasn’t Agnes’s first starring role in a music video. She launched her career with appearances as a video vixen in Mwanafa and AY’s Nangoja Ageuke.
But it was her appearance, and her voluptuous body, in Masongange that catapulted her into the spotlight, and earned her the nickname Agnes Masogange a name she carried throughout her career.
In her short career that spanned just over 10 years, Agnes Masongange was only featured in 14 music videos. It was these appearances that won her Best Video Vixen awards in 2009, 2011 and 2012 at the Zambian Music Awards.
Although most famously known for her video vixen roles, Agnes was also a successful businesswoman and actress. She starred in the Bongo movie Hukuma, which wasn’t yet released at the time of her passing.
Agnes Masogange Controversy
Agnes enjoyed a glamorous life as one of Tanzania’s biggest celebrities. But her life was also marred in controversy; arrests, guilty verdicts and drugs.
The Tanzanian star found herself on the wrong side of the law. In 2014, she was arrested at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport along with a friend Melissa Edward, and the two were charged with drug trafficking.
Initially officials assumed she was moving drugs, but they later discovered it was the ingredients to making drugs, which ensured a lighter sentence. After being imprisoned for two months, Agnes also had to pay a fine before returning to Tanzania.
In 2017 a Tanzanian court ordered her arrest when neither Agnes, nor her defense team, appeared in court. This was the second time Agnes didn’t honour a court summons.
Two weeks before her death, Agnes was again sentenced to a prison term – this time two years. This imprisonment was also because of drugs. She was also found guilty of drug use. Agnes ended up paying the fine and avoided a jail term.
Agnes Masogange Death
On 20 April 2018, Agnes’s lawyer confirmed she had passed away at the Mama Ngoma Hospital. Four days prior, she had been admitted and was being treated for low blood pressure and pneumonia.
Upon hearing the news, fans descended on the hospital, in disbelief, and wanting to pay their respects. Some of Tanzania’s biggest celebrities, like Diamond Platnumz and Vanessa Mdee, took to their social media pages to share messages of condolences.
Family, friends, fans and government officials all paid their respects to Agnes at a memorial service at the Leader’s Club.
Many celebrities attended the service, including Ali Kiba and Diamond Platnumz.
Singer Barnaba delivered a powerful performance of Upendo wa Keveli and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The two had previously worked together when Agnes appeared in his music video for Magubegube. The poet Mrisho Mpoto also did a reading.
A few days later, thousands of people attended the funeral and burial service in Agnes’s ancestral home in the Mbeya Region.
Agnes and Avicii
In a strange coincidence, Agnes Masogange and the Swedish DJ Avicii were both born on 8 September 1989. They both died on 20 April 2018.
Faustina Charles Mfinanga commonly known as Nandy is an award-winning songwriter, singer and dancer from Tanzania. She is a renowned name in Tanzania for her alluring voice and collaborations she has done with major artistes beyond Tanzanian borders. Apart from singing, she loves fashion so much that she has also ventured in it.
Nandy’s age, place of birth, and tribe
She is 30 years old as of the year 2022. She was born on 9th of November 1992 in Moshi, Tanzania.
Nandy education and music career background
Nandy
Nandy went to Julius Nyerere Primary School before joining Lomwe High School. The beautiful Nandy later on attended CBE College of Business Education to study Business Education.
Nandy began singing at 6 years. She joined the school choir at 15 where she discovered her singing talent. Later she was introduced to Ruge Mutahaba, Chief Executive of Tanzania House of Talent (THT), by her friends. It is here that opportunities were opened up because she met Emma and they collaborated on ‘Nagusagusa’.
She also attended various competitions such as Tecno Own the Stage where she emerged as the runners up. She has been dropping a hit song after another and she is considered to be the best female musician in Tanzania alongside Zuchu. Nandy’s popular songs include Aibu, Bado, Baikoko, Kongoro, Nigande, Ninogeshe, One Day, Powerful, Subalkheri.
Nandy relationship life
Nandy dating Willy Paul
Because Willy Paul and Nandy did several collaborations Several years ago and the chemistry they had while on stage, everyone was convinced that the two were seeing each other. However, the two disputed the claims.
Nandy and media mogul Ruge Mutahaba relationship
Nandy was also rumored to be dating the late Ruge Mutahaba.
Nandy and Tanzanian rapper Bill Nass relationship and wedding
Nandy with her husband, Bill Nass, on their wedding day.
Nandy reunited with her boyfriend Bill Nass whom they had dated for a while before separating in 2017. Bill Nass’ real name is Willi Lysio and he is a renowned Tanzania rapper.
The two were seen putting their affairs in the public when Bill surprised Nandy during her live performance on a Tanzanian TVE show.
“We’ve been together ka kipindi kirefu sana tumepitia vitu vingi vizuri na vibaya. Najua upande wako mbaya, najua upande wako mzuri but nimechagua pande zote mbili nakupena sana na ninatamani dunia nzima ijue so leo itakuwa siku nzuri sana kupropose. I love you,” Bill Nass said before he put the ring on Nandy’s finger.
The two lovebirds married in July 2022 in a lavish wedding filled with pomp and glamour. Nandy later revealed that they received Tsh106,806,500 (Ksh5.4million) from their committee as a send-off gift.
Awards garnered by Nandy in her music career
Since the beginning of her career in music, Nandy has had a chance to bag several awards.
Some of her awards include:
2017 – Best Female Artist East Africa at the All Africa Music Awards (Won)
2018 – Best Female Newcomer at the AMI Awards Afrika
2020 – Best Female Artist in East Africa at AFRIMMA Awards (Nominated)
2020 – Best Female Artist at the Africa Entertainment Awards USA (Nominated)
Nandy’s net worth
Nandy is over $1 Million. She gets most of her incomes from brand deals, sale of her albums and shows. She loves fashion and consequently she owns Nandy African Prints. She has also served as UNICEF brand ambassador.
Nandy fashion
Well, Nandy definitely brings her A-game when it comes to her taste in fashion and there’s no doubt about that.
Nandy controversy
In 2018, Nandy found herself on the wrong side of the law and had to face the consequences. She was detained for posting a video clip of herself and another musician via WhatsApp that the authorities considered “indecent”.
In 2015, Tanzania became more socially conservative since the election of President John Magufuli. The government tightened regulations on online content, imposing licence fees for bloggers and threatening internet users with criminal charges for posting hate speech or indecent content.
The songstress’s video featured her and her ex-boyfriend canoodling in bed while Nandy recorded a candid video. For that, Nandy was considered to have broken the law and she was arrested.
Berry Heart is an accomplished poet and singer whose works has elicited mixed reactions due to their provoking nature. Whilst she says she celebrates art, her critics hold that she’s promoting nudity. Berry Heart is also a businesswoman and is a fluent speaker of French and German languages.
Berry Heart whose real name is Keotshepile Motseonageng was born on 19 December 1987. She has a diploma in French from Alliance Francaise, a degree in English, and a certificate in German and is pursuing her second degree in creative multimedia at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.
Berry Heart’s career
In 2008, Berry Heart put out her first music project Mama which was produced by Daniel Schmidt in Germany. She also worked with a German Band called One Day Trip.
In 2011, the multitalented artist released her first-ever poetry album “Giving Birth to Love” under Berry Heart productions. According to Berry Heart, the Botswana audience did not understand the concept of music and poetry.
The following year, Berry collaborated with the French embassy and Alliance Francais and produced the “Children of Mawa” CharityAlbum. From there, Berry Heart released her final album named “Kgolo” which carries 10-tracks.
Her work has courted controversy as she’s been accused of promoting nudity. Case in point in 2015 when she released the cover art for her track “For Dinner” in which Berry sits on her legs nude with her hands tied to her back. According to her, this was a celebration of femininity and denied accusations that she merely advocated for nudity.
Away from performance, Berry Heart is passionate about women’s empowerment. In 2011, she took part in 16 days of activism against violence and children and also worked with the women’s affairs department and Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs to spread the message.
Berry Heart also used her fourth album “Girl Power” to raise funds and create awareness about gender-based violence. Berry Heart has also worked as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations.
Other ambitions
Berry Heart is keen on expanding her portfolio which is why she’s pursuing a degree in creative multimedia. Currently, she hosts the show The Craft on the streaming platform UPICTV. She is also the author of a book titled Girl Power.
When it comes to business, Berry Heart runs a clothing brand, Berry Hearts Creations and For Dinner Lingerie brand.
Berry Heart’s relationships & family
Berry Heart is married to Brian Sokesi, the CEO of Pro Worth, a real estate company. They met in 2015 but she was in another relationship and thus related as friends.
Three years down the line, Berry was single and the pair started dating and are now married. Berry and Brian have one son named Amari who was born on 14 June 2020. Despite his tender age, he is already in business with the Amari clothing brand.
Berry Heart’s controversy
Berry Heart’s six nominations for the BOMU awards in 2016 rubbed Bostwana music fans as well as industry colleagues the wrong way. Her album “Kenya” had not yet been released but was nominated in the Best Female, Best Newcomer, Best Collaboration, Best R&B Album, Best Packaged Album and Best Single categories.
Those who opposed her nomination stated that an album must have been officially launched at least nine months before for it to be legible.
However, the then Secretary-General of BOMU Awards Pagson Ntsie stated that some rules were relaxed as the country celebrated its 50 years in music thus implying that Berry Heart’s nomination was fair.
On her part, Berry Heart maintained that she worked hard for the recognition and that her competitors’ work didn’t match hers.
I thought I was dead
In a chilling Facebook post, Berry Heart narrated how she nearly died after she suddenly fell ill and collapsed at the OR Tambo airport while on a business trip to Gaborone.
The artist was rushed to Nyangabwage Hospital which she credits for saving her life where she was hospitalised for three days. During that moment, Berry Heart claims she saw her dead relatives and thought she died.
Throughout the post, she repeatedly refers to Mr CEO whom she said came through for her during her time of need. She was eventually diagnosed with malaria.
Berry Heart’s Net Worth
Berry Heart’s net worth might not be known but in her Instagram profile, she describes herself as a future multi-billionaire. Is she already a millionaire? She’s a successful businesswoman and artist so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Berry Heart has crossed the millionaire mark.
He’s Botswana’s most loved House-Kwasa sensation. Vee came onto the music scene with his hit Taku Taku. His greatest hits have gained him international recognition.
What was Vee Mampeezy’s life in Hukuntsi like?
Botswana musician Vee Mampeezy spent most of his early life in Hukuntsi and Gaborone, Botswana. Born Odirile Vee Sento, he is popularly known by his stage name Vee Mampeezy. He was born on the 17th of May, 1983 in Hukuntsi village, Kgalagadi District, Botswana. Vee is also called kgosi ya stratla, Mpinche, and king of Kwaito kwasa.
Schooling
In a 2016 interview with Gaona Live, Vee Mampeezy reminisced about how he became spiritual. He referenced his high school days particularly when he was in forms two and four but did not mention the school he attended.
Also known as: Vee Mampeezy
Real name: Odirile Vee Sento
Occupation: Musician
Birthday: 17 May 1983
Nationality: Motswana
Star sign: Taurus
Birth place: Hukuntsi village, Kgalagadi District, Botswana
Height: N/A
Children: Armani Amen Omatla and Elijah
Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million.
Vee Mampeezy
Career
How did Vee Mampeezy start his music career?
Vee Mampeezy got into the entertainment industry in 2002 when he released his debut album, Lamalanga. At the start of his career, Vee revealed that record labels didn’t want to sign him because they never fancied his music.
Nonetheless, he believed in himself so much that he sold some of his belongings – Timberland shoes, phone and his CD player – in order to raise funds to kick start his music career. Through this, he was able to record his first song.
Vee Mampeezy’s first song, he says, opened doors for him. It even secured him sponsorship from Yarona FM. In 2001, Vee released his very first album Pompa Tswidi. Out of all the Vee Mampeezy old songs and albums, his second Lamalanga, released in 2002, is what catapulted him to fame.
Who has Vee Mampeezy worked with?
In 2016, Vee Mampeezy collaborated with South Africa’s biggest stars for some of his songs. Vee featured Dj Maphorisa and Dj Buckz on the song, Sele.
He also teamed up with popular artists DJ Tira and Naak MusiQ on the song Jaiva, also released in 2016.
Other South African artists he has worked with include – Kuli Chana, the late Sfiso Ncwane, and multi-award-winning Hip-Hop artist Cassper Nyovest.
In 2019, Vee Mampeezy dropped yet another hit, Dumalana. The song featured Zimbabwean artist Dr Tawanda and racked up over two million views on YouTube.
What are the most popular Vee Mampeezy songs?
Vee Mampeezy, Important was produced by Dr Tawanda. It’s from the Album, Vee Mampeezy.
Vee Mampeezy, Another level features one of South Africa’s best artists, DJ Sumbody.
Vee Mampeezy, No Suffer, is Vee’s 2020 hit song that the people of Botswana cannot get enough of.
Salute – Vee Mampeezy’s New song ft Dj Kuchi, aptly named ‘Salute’, is a song of gratitude to everyone who hustled and stood strong during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Does Vee Mampeezy have any other businesses?
Vee Mampeezy’s biography won’t be complete without mentioning that he is not only a successful musician but also a perceptive businessman.
Although he is signed under Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, he runs his own record label, Black Money Makers. Starting in 2005, Black Money Makers is located in Gaborone. His label has signed musicians like Mentees, Mingo and Exodus.
Beyond that, Vee Mampeezy established his own brand of water bottles, Maveeta, in 2010. He also owns his own line of condoms, Laveeta.
The multi-award-winning artist runs a charity organization, JIL (Jesus is Love) Foundation. He often visits the foundation to mingle with its beneficiaries and donate food.
Relationships
Is Vee Mampeezy married?
Vee married his long-term partner, Kagiso De Klerk. The lovebirds met in 2003 when Kagiso was taking part in a beauty contest. Vee and Kagiso got married on his birthday in 2014 in a lavish wedding attended by the who’s who of the music industry, President Ian Khama, along with cabinet ministers.
Vee Mampeezy’s wife wore a stunning dress designed by famous fashion designer Gert Johan Coetzee. Kagiso is a former model, Shell brand ambassador, and DJ.
Who are Vee Mampeezy’s children?
Vee and his wife have been blessed with two children, Elijah who was born in 2007 and baby girl Armani Amen Omatla, born in December 2015.
Controversy
What is the Controversy between Vee and Kagiso?
Vee Mampeezy might have a humble nature but that has not prevented him from being controversial. The celebrated kwaito star and his wife Kagiso Sento started 2021 on the wrong foot.
A heated argument erupted between the two after Kagiso received a phone call from “one of Vee’s fans according to her. Vee did not want to hear any of her explanations and is said to have smashed his wife’s phone. In retaliation, Kagiso allegedly smashed his cars but denied claims that they got physical. Broadhurst Police Station confirmed the incident.
As per Vee’s wife, the dramatic turn of events that took place as the couple ushered in the new year, was the result of her husband’s insecurities about their relationship. Kagiso further said that the incident led to police intervention.
Even so, a criminal case wasn’t opened. Both parties opted to have the matter handled as a family issue.
Why did Kagiso and Vee Mampeezy fight?
Kagiso received a phone call from one of his fans wishing them a happy new year. As soon as she hung up the call Vee accused her of infidelity.
Vee Mampeezy’s wife said that the quarrel got so intense that Vee smashed her phone beyond repair. Although Kagiso denied beating up her husband, she acknowledged that she tried to smash his cars in vengeance.
Is Vee Mampeezy releasing new songs?
In a GaonaLive interview, Vee revealed that his first recorded album was sadly never released. The Botswana star further revealed that this album, made during his Yarona FM sponsorship days, seems to have disappeared.
“Up to now, I don’t know where the album is,” he said.
Another album of his that never saw the light of day was his unreleased music in 2018. Vee lost it as part of a CD at Lobatse during the Maitisong Festival event. He even offered a P10,000 reward to anyone who would find the CD and return it.
Vee Mampeezy
Car
What cars Does Vee Mampeezy own?
Vee owns some of the most expensive cars in the world. He shared his love for cars with his fans in an Instagram post where he showed off eight of his luxurious cars. He owns a Range Rover, Mercedes Benz, VW, and BMW.
When Vee Mampeezy bought a Porsche and shared his excitement on Instagram, he captioned his post: “I never thought one day I would say “Honey, where are the keys for the Porsche?” JESUS Thank u for another blessing… PORSCHE!!!WOW, I’m humbled.”
House
Vee Mampeezy’s house is a mansion with a pool and a huge yard from where he often posts photographs of himself chilling. Vee Mampeezy’s lifestyle shows that he enjoys his wealth while at the same time, staying humble and true to his roots.
Net Worth
Is Vee Mampeezy Rich?
In an interview Vee Mampeezy did with GaonaLive, he revealed that he was flat broke after he released his hit song Taku Taku.
With his song having received significant airplay, everyone expected him to be loaded. Things were so bad that Vee says he didn’t even have money for bread.
He bought himself a bicycle he used when he went to gigs. Vee didn’t have any friends, and the only thing that kept him going was his staunch faith that he will make it big one day.
Fast forward to today, Vee has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Vee Mampeezy’s songs have done phenomenally well over the years. In fact, some of Vee Mampeezy’s old songs still receive huge listenership in Botswana.
What is Vee Mampeezy worth?
Vee Mampeezy
Not only is Odirile Ishmael Sento a veteran in the Botswana entertainment scene but he is also a legend and one of the pioneering acts in the music industry.
Better known by his stage name, Vee Mampeezy, the musician has constantly been dominating the music industry for well over 20 years. Born and raised in the small town of Hukuntsi, the artist has worked hard to build his brand and career over the years, his love and passion for music are evident in his songs and as a result, he sits as one of the highest-paid artists in the country.
Let’s take a look at Vee Mampeezy’s net worth and everything that has contributed to the musician’s healthy fat bank account.
How does Vee Mampeezy Make His Money?
Vee Mampeezy’s net worth has been growing significantly in the period between 2019-2023. His net worth in 2023 was approximately $1 Million – $5 Million.
Musician: As a recording artist, a majority of Vee Mampeezy’s net worth comes from his music. Depending on varying factors such as location, venue, and date, Vee Mampeezy’s price can go up, just as much as it can go down, however, his standard rate per show is P30,000.
In addition to his incredible performances, Vee Mampeezy earns a lot of money from YouTube views on his songs, as well as royalties and licensing fees for all of his music. With over 10 million views on YouTube, Vee Mampeezy’s music video Dumalana became the most viewed music video in Botswana in 2019.
Songwriter and Music Producer: Music is evidently his first love, and in addition to releasing bangers for the masses to enjoy, Vee Mampeezy writes and produces songs for other artists, for a fee of course. He also established Black Money Makers, his own record label
Entrepreneurship: In addition to being a budding musician, Vee Mampeezy is also a good and well-established businessman. In 2010, the artist released his own brand of mineral water and called it ‘The MaVeeta mineral water’, he later rebranded and changed the name to just Maveeta. Additionally, the businessman has his own brand of condoms called Lavitah.
Awards & Recognition
Vee Mampeezy is one of the celebrated artists in Botswana. He is among the top artists along with Charma Gal, Zeus, Mpho Sebina, Han-C, and Samantha Mogwe.
In 2020, Vee Mampeezy was nominated for the AFRIMMA (African Muzik Magazine Award) in the Best Male Artist in Southern Africa category. He received the same nomination in 2015.
In 2019, Vee’s song Dololo won the Best Music Video award at the President’s Day Competitions.
In 2017, he became the first Botswana artist to win a Metro FM One Africa award for his song ‘I Do’.
Vee married his long-term partner, Kagiso De Klerk on his birthday in 2014. The wedding, an extravagant affair, was attended by the who’s who of the music industry.
How many children does Vee Mampeezy have?
Vee Mampeezy and his wife Kagiso have been blessed with two children – a boy and a girl.
What is vee Mampeezy worth?
To Motswana, Vee is priceless. But, Vee Mampeezy’s net worth has been growing significantly between 2019 & 2020. In 2020, his net worth was somewhere between $1 Million – $5 Million.
Who is the best singer in Botswana?
Vee Mampeezy is one of the celebrated artists in Botswana. He is among the top artists along with Charma Gal, Zeus, Mpho Sebina, Han-C, and Samantha Mogwe.
Khumo “Miss Geekay” Kgwaadira is a seasoned media personality with an impressive track record working in television and radio. She is also the founder of a non-profit organisation Who Am I and is also an entrepreneur.
Miss GeeKays whose real name is Khumo Kgwaadira was born on 18 June 1990 in Sefhare Botswana to a teacher and a nurse. She is the last child of three children. Not much is known about her siblings. Miss Geekays described herself as a bubbly, talkative child who loved television.
Sadly, in 2021, Miss Geekays lost her mother after a long battle with cancer.
Brief bio
Real name: Khumo Kgwaadira
Occupation: Radio & Television Personality, Corporate emcee, Voice-Over Artist
Birthday: 18 June 1990
Nationality: Motswana
Star sign: Gemini
Birth place: Sefhare, Botswana
Height: N/A
Children: N/A
Net Worth: N/A
Battle with Acne
Miss GeeKay has candidly spoken about her battle with acne. When she was 20 years old, she contracted a skin condition and at one time, changed her radio slot as she had to seek treatment. The condition escalated to the point she turned down work because she lost her voice due to treatment.
Miss GeeKays’s Schooling & Career
A scholarship by the Botswana government saw Miss GeeKays fly to Malaysia for her university studies where she pursued marketing. While there, she tapped into her love for media and put in extra effort to learn media. In 2012, Miss Geekays went back to Botswana and pursued a career in media.
She began as a television presenter of “Property For You”, a show about houses. The following year, her mother challenged her to apply for a job at RB2. Despite not having a degree in media, she landed a television job and hosted shows like “Our Heros Our Pride” where she interviewed influential people like the former president Ketumile Masire.
She later transitioned to radio and hosted Midday Radio, a countdown show, Top40 on Saturday and anchored news bulletins.
As her media career peaked, Miss GeeKays started her non-profit organisation called Who Am I with the aim of helping people discover and fulfil their potential. Through the organisation, she has travelled to several countries as she gives talks and meets young people.
Miss GeeKays’s Business
What has Miss GeeKays not done or at least thought of doing? In 2016, she launched her clothing line Faddic (Fashion Addict) clothing line which she used to promote women empowerment.
She also serves as the director of Suave Point, an advertising and marketing agency. With her big following on social media, Miss GeeKays promotes different brands like Legacy Flagship Store, Shell amongst others.
Miss GeeKays’s Relationships
It’s often said that a man and a woman can’t just be friends and Miss GeeKays and her bestie Resego Motlhokathari have seemingly put this phrase to the test. Both parties maintain that they are friends but their closeness has raised eyebrows as they even fly across the world and vacation together.
In December 2020, the pair stormed Namibia during the Windhoek Fashion Week and in May, wore coordinated outfits at the Mahika Mahikeng Jazz Festivals. Miss GeeKays’s fans cannot wait to know whether the two are an item or whether this is just a well-nurtured friendship.
Miss GeeKays’s Controversy
If there is anyone who understands the pressure of being in the limelight it’s Khumo “Miss GeeKays” Kgwaadira. On several occasions, she’s used her experience to encourage her industry colleagues and other people to come out and talk about their struggles, particularly with mental health. She’s candidly shared how she almost committed suicide due to the pressures of being a young star. Fortunately, she received help and challenges people, especially celebrities to open up.
With all the success she’s earned and the profile she’s built, you wouldn’t be surprised that someone would try and impersonate Miss Geekays. This happened in 2021 and the sassy television presenter reacted immediately. Through her Instagram page, Khumo warned her followers not to follow the fake profile and encouraged them to report it.
Awards & Recognition
2020: Nominated for the Botswana People Choice Awards
Han-C is a powerhouse vocalist that has the whole of Botswana behind him. He is one of the talented artists in Botswana and it’s all because of his hard work. His talent will get him to bigger and better places in life.
Han-C whose real name is Hanceford Magapatona was born on 18 December 1994 in Mahalapye, Botswana. He was named after a veteran Zambian guitarist Hanceford Mutamba. During his tertiary education, Han-C pursued a course in multimedia.
Han-C’s Career
Han-C was in the music scene before he got his breakthrough in 2016 when he featured in Sedi Laaka alongside Chrispin The Drummer & Team Distant. The song was a hit and won him the Best New Artist Award. Han-C sings in his native Setswana and addresses daily life experiences, an approach that has endeared him to listeners.
In 2017, Han-C released the song ‘Se Ileng’ which is one of the songs in his 13-track album “On My Own”. This song received massive airplay on local radio stations like Duma FM, Gabz FM and Yarona FM.
In 2020, Han-C released his second album “Reflections”. Some of his songs include “Bonya Bonya”, “Lerato”, “Chelete”, and “Kokotesta”.
In his music career so far, Han-C has worked with local and international artists like Berry Bone, Vee Mampeezy, Charma Gal, DJ Izzy, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Dr Malinga, Burna Boy, and others.
Recently, Han-C has done a regional collaboration with music producer Mr Brown, Makhadzisa and Nutty O.
Han-C
Han-C’s Relationships
In a Q&A session with Local Corner Multimedia, Han C stated that he is not gay. Many assume that he is probably because he has a soft voice but the musician repeatedly said he’s not part of the LGBTQ community. Han C did reveal that he’s dating but did not share the identity of his girlfriend.
Han-C’s Car
Han C is the owner of a white Volkswagen. Though he’s posted numerous photos beside his vehicle, it’s not clear what model his VW is.
Awards & Recognition
Here are the awards that Han C has won
2018: Artist of the Year
2018: Best Dance Single at the Yarano Music Awards
2016: Best New Artist
Nominations
In 2018, Han C received five nominations at the Yarano Music Awards. For his song Mafurafura, he was nominated in the Best Collabo, Song of the Year, Best Dance Single, Best Male Artist and Artist of the Year categories.
In 2016, he received two nominations for his song SediLaaka – Song of the Year and Best Collaboration.
Han C net worth
Although we know Han C has made big moves, we cannot accurately estimate his net worth.
Samantha Mogwe’s fusion of R&B and Neo-Soul captured the hearts of the Botswana people. Her album and song “Transition” elevated her profile and made the music industry sit up and listen. Due to her success, she got an opportunity to work on radio, worked with brand name artists and toured several countries.
Samantha Mogwe was born on 24 May 1988 in Gaborone, Botswana. She is currently 35 years old. Her father is a Motswana and her mother is Zambian. Samantha Mogwe was raised in a musical family and naturally, picked it up. Alongside that, she did poetry and writing.
Samantha Mogwe’s Schooling
Samantha Mogwe holds a degree in Theology from Baptist Theological College in Randburg and has also attended Trinity College of London where she studied music.
Samantha Mogwe’s Career
Samantha Mogwe might have been exposed to music from a tender age but her first stage performance at the African Dream singing competition only came after her friends convinced her to sign up. She was the first runners-up and since then, Samantha Mogwe has never left the stage.
Samantha went into professional music at the age of 21. Her music is a fusion of RnB and NeoSoul which Samantha says was influenced by the music she listened to growing up.
In 2015, she released her debut album, “Transition”, which she said was influenced by the constant change she experienced at the time she was working on the album. Some of the songs in the album include “The Chase”, “Transition” featuring Zeus, “Dreaming”, and “Loud” which are part of the 13 tracks in the album. In the same year, the songstress won the BOMU Award for the Best Packaged Album.
Some of the countries Samantha Mogwe has performed in include South Africa, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Sweden. When it comes to artists she’s collaborated with, her repertoire includes Zahara, Kenny Latimore, Hugh Masekela, Mikasa, The Soil and many more.
Away from music, Samantha Mogwe spent three years at Gabz FM where she presented a mid-morning and an evening show and was also involved in voice coaching.
Quick facts
Below are 10 facts that you may or may not know about the gorgeous songbird.
1. Samantha was born to a Motswana father and a Zambian mother.
2. In 2008 she made the top 24 of African Idols as the only contestant from Botswana.
3. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
4. She has Ailurophobia (a fear of cats)
5. Her favourite singer is Brandy
6. In 2017, Samantha joined Gaborone Toast Masters and spent the entire year with the Club – learning how to speak in public without being afraid and how to articulate herself – she then applied for a radio presenter job at Gabz FM and was shortlisted months later.
7. She has shared the stage with well-known artists such as Zonked, The Soil, Zahara, Joe Thomas, Kenny Latimore, Zahara, Micasa and the late Hugh Masikela, to name a few.
8. She gained popularity in 2003 when she became the second runner-up on My African Dream Junior
9. She has aligned herself with two social enterprises i.e Love Is Art and Sky Girls BW
10. She writes her own music.
Samantha Mogwe’s relationships, husband, children and family
Samantha Mogwe is married. She keeps the identity of her family private thus she’s never posted her husband on social media. She said it’s because he didn’t choose to have a public life and thus doesn’t want to go against his wishes.
The beautiful and talented Samantha Mogwe is a married woman. In April 2014, she exchanged vows with the love of her life in Gaborone bidding farewell to the single life.
Despite getting married in 2014, the identity of Samantha Mogwe’s husband has remained quite a mystery. His face has not been revealed to the world and we only know that his name is Kago Kitlanang.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Samantha Mogwe’s husband, Kago, is a business and financial analyst who works for Standard Chartered Bank.
Explaining why she never posts pictures of her husband on social media, the Want Your Love hitmaker revealed that her husband is a very private person who prefers to stay away from the limelight.
It’s unclear where or when the two met but they’ve been married for eight years now and together they are raising beautiful children.
Her children
Samantha Mogwe child
That said, she is a mum of two children, a son named Kaela Logan Kitlanang who was born on 23 May 2016 and a daughter Towela Tomego Kitlanang who was born on 11 September 2020.
Samantha Mogwe is a mother of two children. Her firstborn is a son called Kaela Logan Kitlanang who was born on 23 May 2016.
On 11 September 2020, Samantha Mogwe and her husband welcomed their second child together- a daughter named Towela Tomego Kitlanang.
The talented vocalist tries to keep her children away from social media and while she recently shared a few photos of her adorable son on his recent birthday, her daughter is yet to be revealed to the world.
Her parents
Samantha Mogwe was born on 24 May 1988 in Botswana. Her father is a Motswana while her mother is a Zambian living in Botswana.
Samantha Mogwe father on her wedding daySamantha Mogwe mother
Not much is known about her upbringing and who her siblings are but in a past interview, she disclosed that has a sister after explaining how her husband and sister had convinced her to apply for a job at Gabz FM, where she currently works. It is also reported that she has a brother called Ezra.
Samantha Mogwe’s House
Samantha Mogwe lives between South Africa and her native Botswana.
Samantha Mogwe’s Net Worth
Samantha Mogwe’s net worth is estimated to be $1-$5 million which she makes from her career as a musician, radio personality and voice coach.
Awards & Recognition
2015: Nominee at the Afrikan Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA)
2015: Best Packaged Album at the BOMU Award
2014: Best Female Artist at Yarano FM
2014: Best Female Artist of the Year at YAMA Award Winner
2004: Won Gabz Karaoke Idols as the Youngest Contestant
2003: Runners-Up at the African Dream Singing Category
Together with her husband and children, Samantha Mogwe reportedly lives in their home in Gaborone but she reportedly splits her time in South Africa as well.
The Mosakaso singer, Charma Gal, made a memorable entrance into the music industry in 2005 with some smash hits. Since then, Charma Gal’s songs have attracted a huge following in Botswana and beyond. She is still one of the most successful artists to emerge from Botswana.
The Mosakaso singer, Charma Gal, made a memorable entrance into the music industry in 2005 with the formation of a music group, Culture Spears. Since then, Charma Gal’s songs have attracted a huge following in Botswana and beyond. She is still one of the most successful artists to emerge from Botswana.
Charma Gal’s real name is Magadeline Lesolobe. She was born on 11 November 1984 in a small village called Lerala in Botswana. This is where she grew up and completed her elementary as well as higher education.
Charma Gal has undergone a transformation of sorts in the last few years. Ever since she went solo, Charma Gal abandoned her natural look for a more refined look. Make-up is now an essential part of her appearance.
You will be forgiven to think she is a totally different person from the singer who led Culture Spears. Charma Gal now takes to the stage in style, usually rocking a Brazilian weave paired with designer sneakers and a face dolled in make-up.
Career
When did Charma Gal’s music career start?
After her stint with Culture Spears and Eke Ntolo, Charma Gal ventured out on her own. She has since released several albums. One of Charma Gal’s runaway hits was Jabu, released in 2017, which is part of the Keya Mmokolodi (I am going to Mmokolodi) album.
The following year, the Mosakaso singer released her 7th studio album, ‘Lekgamu La Bananyana’. This was done through her own company Charma Gal Productions. The title track of the album made it to number 10 in the Yarona Fm Top 20 Countdown.
In 2019, Charma Gal released a new album, Personal Code. It includes songs like Masa, Temptations, Sereto, and Mabesekwa.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various artists, including Jah Prayzah for the song Dali Wangu, released in 2014. To date, this song has accumulated over 3,600,000 views, bearing in mind that Charma Gal’s video songs get repeated views. They are just that good!
Relationships
Who is Charma Gal’s husband?
Charma gal was married to musician Kabelo Mogwe, also known as Leshman. They got married in 2011. Along with their friends Thembeni Ramosetheng and Angeline Mogwatheng, Charma Gal and Kabelo Mogwe, formed the Maskandi group, Culture Spears in 2004.
This Tswana traditional music group based in Botswana recorded its first album in Zimbabwe. Charma Gal’s husband was the frontman of Culture Spears. The group released the song Tihaswa Lesire in 2016.
Culture Spears enjoyed its heydays even after Charma Gal’s wedding. However, things took a turn for the worst when Charma Gal and Kabelo Mogwe divorced in 2016. Two years after their split, the ex-couple shared a short video of them performing a song together, Kulanche, on YouTube.
In between, Charma Gal had formed a new group, Eke Ntolo. Eke Ntolo released seven albums. She managed to make it big. The Eke Ntolo crew stole the show at a performance in Francistown when Charma Gal did her signature tune Matebele with Gusto while showing off her dancing prowess.
Is Charma Gal still married?
Charma Gal has not tied the knot again after her divorce from musician Kabelo Mogwe. The two got married in 2011 and divorced in 2016.
Charma Gal ex-husband
Charma Gal’s ex-husband is Kabelo Mogwe, aka Leshman. Like Charma, Leshman is also a musician and although the two have not disclosed how they met, there is a chance that their mutual love for music might have brought them together.
In 2004, the couple together with their friends, Thembeni Ramosetheng and Angeline Mogwatheng, formed the popular musical group, Culture Spears, of which Charma Gal’s husband was the lead singer.
After years of being together and working together, Charma Gal and Leshman got married officially in 2011 forming a musically gifted power couple.
Although the couple was regarded as one of the best couples in town, unfortunately, their marriage was not meant to last and in 2016 they filed for divorce.
Unlike their wedding which was quite lovely, the couple’s divorce was bitter and heated. While Charma Gal’s husband accused her of infidelity, Charma Gal retaliated by accusing her ex-husband of verbal abuse.
During the divorce proceedings, Charma Gal also disclosed that she had attempted suicide by overdosing on pills as a result of the stress that she experienced during her marriage.
Who are Charma Gal’s children?
Charma Gal’s first son, George, was born in September 2003. The Botswana singer had her second son, Thandolwane, in 2016, with businessman Resego Matenge. Thandolwane lives with his father.
Charma Gal has two children. Her first child is a son- George who was born in 2003 and her second and youngest son- Thandolwane was born in 2016. It is reported that Charma Gal’s second son lives with his father- businessman Resego Matenge.
Controversies
Are Charma Gal and Culture spears headed for a historic reunion?
Considered one of the most sensational break-ups in Botswana music history, the famous traditional dance group Culture Spears was seemingly headed for a reunion. The group released its long-awaited single, Sebi-together. Charma Gal is part of the track.
When asked if Culture Spears is officially back together, singer Charma Gal (Magdalene Lesolebe) said: “What is really interesting is that it wasn’t Culture Spears that I left. What I left was my marriage. We had relationship problems because marriage was involved, and so the working environment was not as smooth as one would have liked.”
Charma Gal seems to have been teasing fans because she also maintains that she has her solo career to run. She definitely enjoys collaborating with the group and even stated that she would be involved in more tracks with Culture Spears.
Why did Charma Gal leave Culture Spears?
Charma Gal left Culture Spears after her divorce from Kabelo Mogwe. According to Charma Gal, their relationship problems made the working environment a bit uncomfortable. She successfully started a new group, Eke Ntolo.
Did Charma Gal attempt suicide?
Charma Gal attempted suicide by overdosing on pills, allegedly due to the stress she suffered in her marriage with Kabelo.
Did Charma Gal divorce Kabelo?
Charma Gal and Kabelo divorced after a three-year marriage. Rumour has it that infidelity was the cause of their separation. However, in an affidavit presented before the court during her divorce proceedings, Charma Gal blamed Kabelo for being verbally abusive.
Did Charma Gal miscarry?
Apparently, Charma Gal suffered three miscarriages during her marriage to Kabelo. When this information came to light, it was included in the affidavit she presented to the court during her divorce proceedings.
Did Charma Gal have a relationship with Resego?
Unconfirmed reports suggested that Resego and Charma Gal dated for three years. Their affair started before Charma Gal’s divorce from Kabelo was finalized. Their relationship ended after Charma Gal got involved with Zimbabwean artist Jah Prayzah.
In 2018, Charma Gal and baby daddy Resego were involved in a custody battle over their child Thandolwane. Resego accused Charma Gal of being a reckless parent who did not want to contribute to her son’s education. Resego was granted primary custody whilst Charma Gal was given visitation rights.
Net Worth
What is Charma Gal’s net worth?
Making her debut into the music industry in 2005, Magdeline Lesolobe, better known by her professional stage name, Charma Gal has been dominating the Botswana music industry for well over 15 years. Charma Gal was born in Lerala, a small village 300 kilometers north of Gaborone, she fell in love with music at an early age and worked hard to make a name for herself, not only in Botswana but also across borders. The 37-year-old began her career with the Culture Spears group and her career has continued to grow from strength to strength.
She currently sits as one of the highest paid artists in the country. As one of the richest and most popular singers in Botswana, Charma Gal’s net worth is estimated to be about $500,000.
How does Charma Gal make her money
As a musician and recording artist, a huge chunk of Charma Gal’s net worth is generated from her music. Because Charma Gal is such a big name and veteran in the industry, the artist remains booked and busy for appearances and performances across Botswana and neighboring countries.
In addition to her incredible performances, Charma Gal earns a lot of money from YouTube views on her songs, as well as royalties and licensing fees for all the music she puts out, both as part of Cultural Spears and as a solo artist. Her songs have some of the highest views on YouTube in Botswana.
Awards & recognition
Despite the controversy that has surrounded her career, Charma has remained a fan favorite in Botswana’s music industry. The singer-songwriter has six albums to her name, credit from her career as a solo artist, with many of them earning her award nominations.
In 2015, whilst in attendance at the Botswana Music Union (BOMU) awards, Charma Gal walked away with four awards including Song of the Year and Best Female Artist, beating out all the other competition. The numerous awards throughout her career have definitely added to Charma Gal’s net worth and have also served as a message to anyone who doubts her talent. She also won song of the year with her hit. Sekuta sa ga Charma Gal.
Q&A
Who is Charma Gal’s husband?
Currently, Charma Gal is not married. She was the wife of musician Kabelo Mogwe. She married Kabelo Mogwe in 2011. They got divorced in 2016.
Is Charma Gal married?
Not anymore. Charma Gal was married to musician and Culture Spears’ group member Kabelo Mogwe. They got married in 2011 and divorced in 2016.
Why did Charma Gal leave Culture Spears?
Charma Gal left Culture Spears after her divorce from Kabelo Mogwe. According to Charma Gal, their relationship problems made the working environment a bit uncomfortable.
Kagiso Sento is more than just Odirilie Sento famously known as Vee Mampeezy’s wife. Kagiso is a former model, a DJ, a businesswoman who has proven to be a fashion trendsetter. Kagiso Ludo Sento was born on 16 August 1988 in Ntweng ward, Kanye in Botswana. She attended Moeding College and switched to Seepapitso where she completed her high school studies. Kagiso is a qualified accountant from the Botswana Accountancy College.
Personal life quick facts
Kagiso Sento is one name that speaks volumes whenever its mentioned. The former model does not only bring her beauty to the table but her brains have also changed the lives of many in Botswana and beyond.
Every woman who aspires to be successful or enjoy looking good, love Kagiso and adores her lifestyle. Here are some of the things that many love about her:
Her love life
Kagiso is married to the most successful singer in Botswana Odirile Sento also popularly known Vee Mampeezy. Kagiso recently got a Valentine’s present from her husband and the two are always sending each other sweet messages on their social media pages.
Kagiso and her husband met in 2003 in Jwaneng during presidential holidays. Since then the couple have been joined at the hip.
The couple exchanges sweet messages on their anniversaries and birthdays and they have two children together, a son and a daughter.
Her fancy lifestyle
Besides that Kagiso is a humble Christian woman, she also is a trendsetter as she makes sure that she leaves a mark whenever she appears at an event or posts a picture on social media through her stunning sense of fashion. The ex-model is always stylish and on point when it comes to dressing well.
Most of Kagiso Sento’s clothes are designer tailored and on her wedding, she wore a dress designed by a South African designer by the name of Gert Johan Coetzee . On her birthday last year, her husband got her a Louis Vuitton hand bag. She also drives a BMW X6 which completes her flamboyant life.
Last year she adopted a new look when she cut her hair which also suits her exquisitely.
Her goals
Despite the fact that Kagiso married a popular musician, she also thrived to make a name for herself. Last year she was invited at the Glamour woman awards where other influential women like Connie Ferguson were awarded for being significant in the community.
Last year she also became a brand ambassador for a makeup brand.
Kagiso was also a judge at the Miss Charity beauty Pageant and Miss All Pre Schools Botswana in 2018.
Her social networks
Kagiso Sento mixes and mingles with the big names all over the world which include the former President Khama Seretse.
Fitness
Kagiso keeps her body in good shape and everyone adores her banging body. We must say she does not look like a mother of two.
Career
Kagiso Sento is not new to the entertainment business. She is a former model and since she exited the runway, she’s worked as a judge on Miss Charity Pageant and Miss-All Pre-Schools.
In 2019, Kagiso Sento surprised fans when she made her debut in the deejaying industry with the name Kagiso Sento The DJ. Interestingly, she now works alongside her husband Odirile Sento popularly known as Vee Mampeezy.
Away from the entertainment world, Kagiso Sento is a businesswoman. She sells fashion accessories and has a glasses collection named KLS Collection.
Kagiso Sento Relationships
Kagiso Sento is married to one of Botswana’s biggest musicians Odirile Sento Vee Mampeezy. The pair met in 2003 at an event where Kagiso was modelling and Vee Mampeezy was the entertainer. She explained that it was love at first sight and ever since they’ve been together.
Kagiso Sento’s wedding in 2014 brought Botswana to a standstill. The event was graced by the biggest names in town including the president at the time Ian Khama, cabinet ministers and other dignitaries.
Vee Mampeezy’s wife showed her stylish side when she wore an elegant wedding dress designed by Gert Johann Coetzee.
Kagiso Sento Family
Kagiso Sento and Vee have two children, a son and a daughter. Their son Elisha Tlotlang Okeditse Bobo Sento was born in 2007 and their daughter Armani Omaatla Amen Sento was born on 21 December 2015.
Controversy
Vee and Kagiso fight
In 2021, Kagiso Sento and her husband Vee Mampeezy got into a nasty altercation after Vee accused his wife of cheating. According to Kagiso, the two were by the pool in their house when she received a phone call from a man she claimed was Vee’s fan.
Vee Mampeezy got angry and crushed her phone. In retaliation, Kagiso smashed his cars and was later accused of assault. She denied the claims and the couple opted to solve their dispute internally after the police got involved.
In another controversy, Kagiso Sento did not do herself any favour when she clapped back at a Twitter user who criticised her and fellow attendees of the Women 4 Girls Empowerment Leadership Brunch.
The Twitter user challenged the effectiveness of such functions and Kagiso was not pleased by the criticism. She said she didn’t owe anyone any explanation for her actions and even insinuated that the tweep was a peasant.
Net worth
Kagiso Sento’s Car
Kagiso Sento and her musician husband own flashy cars. Their collection has a Porsche Panamera, Mercedez Benz, BMW and a Range Rover.
Awards & Recognition
In 2019, Kagiso Sento received a special invite to the Glamour Women Awards in recognition of her hard work.
Social Media
Kagiso Sento is regarded as a fashion icon. Well, she uses her Instagram page to showcase her sense of fashion as well as products. Kagiso has over 110,000 followers on Instagram, over 15,000 on Twitter and more than 270,000 followers on Facebook.
