About Winnie Nwagi
Born 1989. Winnie Nwagi is an Ugandan musician, songwriter and dancer.
Winnifred Nakanwagi (born 20 July, 1989), commonly known as Winnie Nwagi, is a Ugandan singer-songwriter. She is currently signed under Swangz Avenue, a music label based in Uganda.
Early life She was born in Namasuba, a commercial town north of Kampala, and raised by a single father. As a teenager, her father kicked her out, and she also dropped out of school.
She started singing at school. Continuing to perform, she struggled to record at many studios. After competing in a TV talent show, she gained the attention of music producer Benon Mugumbya, who gave her a contract with Swangz Avenue.
She has one child, a daughter.
She joined Monster Studios as a backup artiste and this is where she got a chance to join the Coca Cola Rated Next Talent Search where she emerged as the second runner up hence enticing Benon Mugumbya who later on signed her to Swangz Avenue on 13 October, 2014.
She performed with Afrigo Band in a live performance at Guvnor called "Friday Night Live" in April 2016.
Discography
Albums Best of Winnie Nwagi Best of Winnie Nwagi (Deluxe Edition)
Singles 1. Kano koze 2. Magic
3. Detergent 4. Olukoba
5. Show me 6. Olikirabo
7. Gwobimala 8. Busonsomola
9. Munange
10. Yitayo 11. Matala
12. Sasi ku Nyama
12. Jangu
14.Musawo
15. Everything
Collabos
16. No chance Ft Rav 17. Amaaso ft Vinka
18. Bwogana ft Recho Rey
19. Sasi ku Nyam 20. Mukwano Gwo Remix ft Zulanda
21. Aabantu Banyiivu 22. Sili Taaba (I am ambition) ft Mun G
23. Science ft King Saha 24. Katono katono
25. Gwenonya 26. EmbeeraMusao
27. Kyowulira 28. Googo ft Kalifa Aganaga
29. Amaaso Urban Remix
30. Kwata Essimu ft Freeboy
31. One chance 32. Fire dancer ft Slim Prince
Awards and recognition
Break through Artiste at Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 Best Song of the Year at Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 - "Musawo" Viral Video of the Year: "Musawo" at Club Music Video Awards Super Diva Stand Out Act at the Hipipo Awards 2019 Best Breakthrough Artist at the Hipipo Awards 2017
She was listed on Uganda's top 100 celebrities list of 2021.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Winnie Nwagi?
Ugandan Musician
When was Winnie Nwagi born?
Winnie Nwagi was born on 20 July 1989 in Namasuba.
What is Winnie Nwagi's occupation?
Winnie Nwagi is a musician, songwriter and dancer.
What nationality is Winnie Nwagi?
Winnie Nwagi is Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Winnie Nwagi. https://biography.guide/winnie-nwagi/
MLA: "Winnie Nwagi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/winnie-nwagi/.
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