Angella Katatumba
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Angella Katatumba | |
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| Born | 21 February 1989 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Education | Katatumba Academy |
| Alma mater | Oxford Brookes University Belmont Senior Secondary School in Vancouver, B.C Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Hotel Diplomaté MD and CEO Katatumba Properties Ltd, singer, song writer, philanthropist and brand influencer |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
Angella Franklin Keihongani Katatumba (born on 21 February 1989) is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, philanthropist, diplomat and businesswoman.[1][2]
Early life, education and background
[edit]Angella, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is the daughter of H.E Prof. Boney Mwebesa Katatumba, the Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda, and Gertrude Katatumba, the proprietor of AFK Beauty Clinic Kabalagala. She has a sister named Rosemary and seven brothers: Allan, Dennis, Rugiirwa (Angella's twin brother), Colin (deceased), Ken, Ian, and Jay.
Angella received her primary education in Uganda at the Katatumba Academy before attending Belmont Senior Secondary School in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, where she earned a diploma in Public Relations. She further pursued her studies at Oxford Brookes University in England, obtaining Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Law. At the same institution, Angella continued her education and earned a master's degree in International Management/Public Relations. Subsequently, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where she gained professional experience.
Returning to Uganda, Angella assumed the role of managing director at her late father's establishment, Hotel Diplomaté. In 2017, following her father's passing, she served as the Acting Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda for two years until a new appointee was chosen by the President of Pakistan, H.E Mamnoon Hussain.
Beyond her involvement in the music industry, Angella established the Angella Katatumba Development Foundation (AKDF), an NGO that encompasses her various music-related projects.
Key achievements
[edit]• In 2010 The British Council appointed Angella as the Climate Change ICON in Uganda.
• On 23 May 2016, Angella was invited by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon, to attend and perform at the first-ever UN World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey.
• On 28 November 2016 Angella was invited by the African Union to represent Uganda at the 4th Annual Humanitarian Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya.
• On 9 September 2017, Angella had her first European headline performance in Austria, dubbed ‘African Gala’ at Längenfeldgasse 13-15 Street 1120, Vienna.
Discography
[edit]Angella started to professionally record her music in Uganda. So far, she has recorded four albums.
• Peace Album – 10 tracks; For You Gulu, Peace ft. Buchaman, Sikyetaga ft. Bebe Cool, I Live For You, Let Me, I Surrender, One Minute Man ft. Bebe Cool, Success and Standing in the Rain.
• Glad I'm Alive Album - 10 tracks; Feel Alright ft. Navio, Glad I'm Alive, Thank You, The Pledge, Without You, Wind Beneath Your Wings, A Better Place ft. First Love, Forgiveness, Ngenze Noono and Gwenjagala.
• Supernatural Girl Album - 15 tracks; Mulago Yaffe, Together Forever, Let's Go Green ft. Keko, In the Air ft. Keko, Only You, The Struggle ft. NTO, So Painful ft. NTO, Multiply By 2 ft. Radio and Weasel, Out of My Head ft. Kuzi Kz, They Don't Care About Us ft. Kuzi Kz, Supernatural Girl, So Close, Tonelabila ft. Daddy Andre, Darling ft. Mr. Green, Strange Feelings ft. Herbert Skillz.
• Wendi Album - 15 tracks; Inside, All About You, Cool Down, Mukyikiri, Wendi ft. Daddy Andre, Goshodo ft. Mbuzi Gang, Only Jesus, Dance For You, Hey, Sample Dat, Jump In ft. Jegede, Love Me ft. Kent & Flosso, This Boy ft. Pastor Yiga, Emotional and Tubigezeeko.
References
[edit]- ^ Atukunda, Rogers (29 August 2022). "Angella Katatumba Announces New Music Album 'Masterpiece'". SoftPower News. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Vocalist Angella Katatumba, Masters Records unveil 'Masterpiece' album". PML Daily. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.