Angella Katatumba
| Angella Katatumba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation |
Musical career |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Angella Katatumba is a Ugandan singer and songwriter.[1] She is the daughter of H. E. Boney Katatumba, a Ugandan consul to Pakistan. Angella is involved in humanitarian work and has been recognised especially for the "Foy you Gulu" project.[2] She is one of the judges of the "airtel-trace music star" competition.[3]
Early life and education
Angella is a twin and the only daughter among a family of eight children. She went to Katatumba Academy for primary education, then Belmont Senior Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where she obtained a Public Relations Diploma. She went to Oxford Brookes University, England where she got a Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics and law. She also received a Masters in International Management / Public Relations from the same university.[4]
Awards and recognition
- Kyambogo Rotaract Award – Humanitarian Award for my “For You Gulu” and Climate Change Projects in 2013
- Diva Awards– Humanitarian Diva Dec 2010 & Role Model Diva Dec 2011
- Office of the Prime Minister of the Government Of Uganda: – Peace Award For You Gulu Project Sept 2010
- Record TV Uganda– Woman of Power Award 2009
- Buzz Teens Award– Ugandan Teens Role Model in 2007 and 2008
- Kampala Rotaract Award – Humanitarian Award for my “For You Gulu” Project in 2007
- Music Talent Show Awards – For winning singing contests in Canada and Oxford 1994 – 2000
References
- ↑ "A day with Angella Katatumba". Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Katatumba: I've Found the Love of My Life". Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ "Fatboy, Washington and Angella Katatumba unveiled as Airtel-Trace Music Star judges". Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ "Angella Katatumba bio". Retrieved 21 December 2014.
External links
- "Katatumba's failed 8-year marriage to her first love"
- "How I keep fit Angella Katatumba: Artiste, managing director, Hotel Diplomat"
- "Angella Katatumba's Journey to Personal Progress"