About Faith Kakembo
Born 1985. Faith Kakembo is a Swedish singer and nurse anesthetist.
Elna Faith Kakembo Wilén (born 16 April 1985) is a Swedish-Ugandan singer and nurse anesthetist.
Biography Elna Faith Kakembo Wilén was born on 16 April 1985 in Kampala, Uganda. She was raised in in Småland.
Kakembo started her musical career in a church choir when she was a teenager. She studied music at a folk high school for a year.
In 2019, Kakembo participated in music competition held by Sveriges Radio, P4 Nästa, with the song "Through Fire and Rain". In 2020, she participated in Melodifestivalen 2020 with the song "Crying Rivers", written by Swedish producer Jörgen Elofsson and Canadian songwriter Liz Rodrigues, where she placed fifth in the third semi-final.
In 2022, Kakembo participated in Melodifestivalen 2022 with the song "Freedom", co-written with Laurell Barker, Anderz Wrethov, and Palle Hammarlund. She qualified for the final and performed again on 12 March, finishing in 10th place with 51 points.
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Who is Faith Kakembo?
Swedish singer
When was Faith Kakembo born?
Faith Kakembo was born on 16 April 1985 in Kampala.
What is Faith Kakembo's occupation?
Faith Kakembo is a singer and nurse anesthetist.
What nationality is Faith Kakembo?
Faith Kakembo is Swedish.
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