Favorite Female Ugandan Artists to Serenade Your Wedding

Super emotional and sometimes overwhelming, weddings are incredibly busy yet special events. Feelings can sometimes be very difficult to express between you and your partner on the big day which is why you should let the music do so. Music can set the tone for your celebration from the moment you walk down the aisle to your last dance as newlyweds. Like Shakespeare poetically put it ‘’the earth has music for those who listen”. Your wedding will be the more memorable when celebrity musicians serenade you and your guests with star performances of your favorite hits. Consider it a mini concert especially for you and your guests. Energy in the room becomes palpable as the audience sings along, creating an electric connection between the artist and wedding audience. Here is a list of some the Ugandan female musicians to choose from for your wedding.

1. Rema Namakula

Rema is a singer, songwriter, and producer. The 32-year-old songstress began her music career in form six vacation doing karaoke. She represented Uganda at the fourth season of Coke Studio Africa in 2016. She has also backed up artists like Halimah Namakula and Bebe Cool. Her breakthrough song ‘Oli Wange’ made her popular in the music industry.  A wedding siren, who has been delivering love hits that warm hearts and guests, Rema is a great choice for your function.

2. Chosen Becky

Rebecca Kukiriza, popularly known as Chosen Becky was introduced to the world by Joseph Kilangwa, the CEO of Nick Products, after she impressed him at a singing competition in Masaka. The Masaka singer’s breakthrough song was Bankuza which took the airwaves by storm and got her multiple bookings. However, before that, she had songs like ‘’Byabangi’. The talented singer is now gracing every wedding and introduction ceremony in and around town with her hot singles and duets. She is said to be one of the most respectful musicians in the industry.

3. Vinka

Veronica Luggya, who operates under the stage name Vinka is an Afropop and dancehall singer who served as an artist manager before becoming an artist herself. The ‘bailando’ hitmaker, started her career in 2017 and has dual love for music and dance. Malaika was her first chart topping hit and with her strong husky voice, she has a great stage presence without even trying.

4. Winnie Nwagi

Winnie Nakanwagi, best known for her award winning single, Musawo, is a Ugandan singer signed to Swangz avenue. She was the second runner-up in the second season of Coca-Cola Rated Next in 2014 where her career officially started. With several love songs in her docket, your guests will be in awe of her performance.

5. Irene Ntale

For your big day, it is essential to hire the right live wedding music to suit you and your guests. Irene Ntale, who started singing in school, in the church choir where she learnt how to play the guitar is one of the best live music performers. Her husky voice grabbed people’s attention in her breakthrough hit song, ‘Gyobera’, and she has been a constant sound on the airwaves and at weddings.

6. Sheeba Karungi

Musical entertainment holds the attention and interest of a wedding audience with pleasure and energy. Your wedding day has to be spectacular and Sheeba Karungi will make it exactly that. One of the greater performers in the country, hiring her will not only get you your money’s worth but both you and your guests will be up for a great show from the award-winning singer, actress and dancer.

7. Spice Diana

When the meal and speeches are done, it is time for the dancing to begin. If you want to keep your guests on their feet, the diva, Spice Diana, real names, Hajarah Namukwaya Diana will do just that from her hitlist of Body with Nince Henry, Siri regular, Omusheshe among others. The songbird started her music career in 2014 with her hit single Onsanula and has gone on to release hit after hit since then. 

8. Juliana Kanyomozi

In Uganda when your music is as big as your name, we say, ‘…you have arrived.’ Juliana Kanyomozi enjoys this right almost singularly. The vocal queen is a musician, actress and entertainer by occupation. She is well known as one of the country’s best vocalists with captivating lyrics and decent music spanning over twenty years in the music industry.

9. Lydia Jasmine 

Your wedding day will carry some of the biggest memories of your life, and your evening wedding entertainment has a huge role to play in it. Choose someone at your wedding that you have chemistry with. Lydia Nabawanuka, popularly known as Lydia Jasmine develops that chemistry with her audience almost naturally with her stunning performances.  The songstress who started singing in school and later joined the church choir has backed up various artists like Radio and Weasel, Bebe Cool among others. 

10. Maureen Nantume

There is nothing that beats live wedding music from your favorite artist. A member of the Golden Band, Maureen Nantume is a great performer whose songs generally carry an amazing message about love and marriage. The best way to choose your wedding ceremony music is to think about songs that are meaningful to you and your partner. Is there a song you both love singing in the car? Did one of you propose to the other at a concert? Is there a song that you consider “yours”? These are great options to add to your ceremony.

With the vast pool of chart toppers and classic hitmakers to choose from today, picking a wedding artist can be as daunting as picking a favorite wedding movie. Pick an artist that you enjoy listening to. Don’t hire a reggae artist just because he has a hit song if you love hip-hop or country music. You will remember the music and songs played at your wedding for years to come. Make it count. From the moment you walk down the aisle to your first dance, the wedding songs should reflect your personalities as a couple and hold great meaning for you both.  

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