Phina Mugerwa


Josephine Mugerwa ''', is a Ugandan singer and dancer who is also hailed as "Uganda's Shakira"

Early life and education

Phina Mugerwa was born the fourth of the five children to Francis Kiwanuka and Annet Komugisha in 1984 in Kawaala, neighbourhood of Kampala. She attended Namirembe Kindergarten and Namirembe Infants Primary School for primary education before joining St Andrew's Kaggwa and Daniel Secondary School and Springfield College for her O Levels (UCE) and A levels (UACE) respectively

Music

Mugerwa started her music career in 2007 after completing her senior six. Radio presenter Kato Lubwama had announced on the radio that he was seeking dancers to join his Diamonds Ensemble Band. She auditioned with about 300 others and was among the three that were chosen. She is famous for her dancing and her singing. Her songs like Bampassudde and Gyobera have made her a household name in Uganda's music industry.

Discography

Songs

KwepikiraGyogendaTinkulaLwaaki OndazaNze wuuyoOmuferere
  • ''Bampassudde''

Awards

Personal life

She has a son.