Juliana Kanyomozi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Juliana Kanyomozi
Born	(1980-11-27) 27 November 1980 (age 44) Uganda
Education	Namasagali College
Occupation	Musician actress entertainer
Notable credit(s)	Tusker Project Fame Kiwani
Children	2
Parents	Prince Gerald Philip Manyindo (father) Catherine Byabusa Kabasomi (mother)
Relatives	Laura Kahunde (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B Afrobeat
Years active	1998–present
Associated acts	Iryn Namubiru Flavia Tumusiime Kidum Kibido

Juliana Kanyomozi (born on November 27, 1980) is a famous Ugandan musician and actress. She has won many awards for her pop, R&B, and Afro Beat music. She is one of the well-known musicians from Western Uganda.

Early Life and School

Juliana is a princess of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda. She is a first cousin to King Rukidi IV of Toro. Her father was a drummer, and her grandmother was a singer. Juliana went to City Primary School for her early education. She then attended Bugema Secondary School and later Namasagali College for high school.

Music and Acting Career

Juliana made history as the first female musician to win the 'Artist of the Year' award at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards. In 2008, she started her acting career in a movie called Kiwani: The Movie.

In March 2014, Juliana became a brand ambassador for Oriflame, an international cosmetics company. She worked with other famous artists like Lady JayDee from Tanzania and Jamila Mbugua from Kenya. She has also worked with Nigerian entertainer, Flavour.

Juliana was nominated for an award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) in 2011. In December 2015, she received a special lifetime achievement award at the Diva Awards Afrika. From 2009 to 2013, she was a judge on the popular talent show Tusker Project Fame. She judged alongside people like Ian Mbugua and Hermes Joachim.

Personal Life

Juliana has two children. Her son, Keron Raphael Kabugo, passed away in July 2014. On May 12, 2020, Juliana announced the birth of her second son, Taj.

In 2013, Big Eye Magazine named Juliana Kanyomozi as one of Uganda's most beautiful women.

Awards and Achievements

Juliana Kanyomozi has won many awards throughout her career. Here are some of her notable wins:

• 2010: Won Best East African Song at the 2010 Tanzania music awards for "Haturudi Nyuma" with Kidum.
• 2010: Won Best R&B Artist at the Diva Awards Uganda for "Kantambule Naawe".
• 2011: Won Best Female Artist at the East African Music Awards for "Alive Again".
• 2011: Won Afrobeat Diva at the Diva Music Awards Uganda for "Sanyu Lyange".
• 2012: Won Best Female Artist East Africa at the Kora Awards for "I Am Ugandan".
• 2012: Won Most Gifted Artist at the Super Talent Awards, Uganda.
• 2012: Won Best International Afrobeats Act at the BEFFTA Awards, UK.
• 2013: Won Entertainment Award at the Warid Women of Substance.
• 2016: Won Most Inspirational Song at the Zzina Awards for "Woman".

She has also been nominated for many other awards, showing her wide recognition in the music industry.

Film and Television Appearances

Juliana Kanyomozi started her acting career in 2008. She appeared in the Ugandan crime thriller film Kiwani: The Movie. She acted alongside Flavia Tumusiime and Hannington Bugingo.

From 2009 to 2013, she was a judge on Tusker Project Fame. This was a big singing competition in East Africa. She was also chosen to represent Uganda in Coke Studio Africa, a show that brings African musicians together.

Television Shows

Movies

Albums

• Kanyimbe (2009)
• Bits & Pieces (2018)

Popular Songs (Singles & EPs)

• Tusker Malt Conversations (2023)
• Omwana
• Kibaluma
• Oli wa Maanyi
• Edibba
• Mundeke
• Kalibe Sanyu
• Alive Again
• I am Ugandan
• Nkyanoonya
• Malaika Wange
• Tobanakutya
• Mukuume
• Nkulinze
• Ondage Omukwano
• Sayi It
• Omutima Guluma
• Nakazadde
• Ndibulungi
• Ni wewe
• Kalibatanya
• Sanyu Lyange
• Diana

Collaborations with Other Artists

Juliana has worked with many other musicians on songs:

• Juliana ft. Bobi Wine - "Taata Wa Baana Yani" and "Maama Mbiire"
• Juliana ft. Sweet Kid - "Sirinaayo Mulala"
• Juliana ft. Klear Kut - "All I Wanna Know"
• Juliana ft. Bushoke - "Usiende Mbali"
• Juliana ft. Radio and Weasel - "Engule"
• Juliana ft. GNL Zamba - "Wololo"
• Juliana ft. Jay Ghartey - "Love You Better"
• Juliana ft. Jay Ghartey - "My Lady (Remix)"
• Juliana ft. Hope Mukasa - "Ensonga Semasonga"
• Juliana ft. Kidum - "Hatutrudi Nyuma"
• Juliana ft. Vampino, Keko & Cindy - "Kwe Kunya Kunya (remix)"
• Juliana ft. Alicios - "Mpita Njia"
• Juliana ft. Benon Mugumbya & Tickie Tah - "Munsi Yange"
• Juliana ft. Peter Miles - "Oja"
• Juliana ft. Mesach Semakula - "Wesigame Kunze"
• Juliana ft. Female artists - "Webale"
• Juliana ft. All Stars - "A Little bit of Love"
• Juliana ft. Cindy - "Maama"
• Juliana ft. All Stars - "The Ugandan Millennium Song"

See also

In Spanish: Juliana Kanyomozi para niños