Chance Nalubega
Chance Nalubega | |
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| Birth name | Chance Nalubega |
| Born | Masaka, Uganda |
| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | Kadongo Kamu, Afrobeat, Ugandan pop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Formerly of | Gomiba Band |
Chance Nalubega is a Ugandan musician, singer and songwriter.[1][2] She is the founder and leader of the Gomiba Band. Her music style is often categorized within Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat.[3]
Background and education
[edit]Chance Nalubega was born in Masaka, Uganda.[4] She is a member of the Ngabi clan.[5][6]
She moved to Kampala with her mother in August 1991 and sought shelter at Christian Life Church in Bwaise after their belongings including; a gomesi, small pillow, plate, and tea kettle were stolen. [4] With no money at the time, they were allowed to stay at the church for three months.[4] Tthe church administration clarified that it was not responsible for their security or the loss of their property.[4]
In Kampala she did some jobs that included vending food, domestic chores such as washing and cooking in peoples' homes, and working as a hairdresser in Kibuye, where she earned 45,000 Ugandan shillings.[4] She later returned to Masaka to support her siblings who had been abandoned by their father.[4]
Nalubega's father was Muslim, while her mother was a born-again Christian affiliated with Masaka Gosma Church.[4]
Music career
[edit]Chance Nalubega used to sing in a church choir in Masaka. She later joined the choir at the Christian Life Church, she did not receive any payment for her participation.[4]
Joining the Pride Band
[edit]While she was at a hair salon in Kibuye, Pride Band announced over the radio that it was recruiting singers.[4] During the auditions, she performed some of her songs infront of a panel judges that included; Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Charles James Ssenkubuge and Aloysius Matovu Joy.[4]
She joined the Pride band and performed with it for three years, from 1994 to 1997, earning a salary of 80,000 Ugandan shillings.[4]
In 1997, she met Kato Lubwama who connected her to a studio in Bweyogerere where she recorded some of her first songs that were released and she earned money from selling the music tapes.[4] She used some of the money to start up the Gomiba Band.[4] Gomiba Band was composed of Jeniffer, also known as Full Figure, Justini Namuddu, Swabra Lubega and Dan Bazaawe.[2][7] The band released albums that included; Mukyakale.[2] The Gomiba band let broke up.[4]
Releasing of her music albums
[edit]In 1999, Chance Nalubega released her debut album titled "Guma Omwoyo" under Kasiwukira Studios which was owned by Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya.[8][4] Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya paid Chance Nalubega 1,500,000 Ugandan shillings for the album. It sold over 250 copies/tapes.[4]
In 2000, Nalubega released Balinsekerela album at Kasiwukira Studios and was paid 3,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it.[4]
In 2001, Nalubega released Yiga Okwagala album and she was paid 15,000,000 Ugandan shillings for it.[4]
In 2002, Nalubega released "I really love you" album.[4]
In 2003, Nalubega released Ennugu album.[4]
In 2005, Nalubega released Kulikayo Mwami album.[4]
In 2006, Nalubega released Agaliffa album.[4]
Later career and resurgence
[edit]After the breakup of Nalubega's Gomiba band, she took a musical break to focus on raising her three children (one son and two daughters) and managing her personal business ventures.[9][8][4]
In 2006, she perfomed alongside Lady Aisha, Paul Kafeero, Winnie Munyenga, Fred Nkambwe and Impala Jazz Band at the La Royale Banqueting Suites in North London.[10]
In 2018, she perfomed at the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts.[4][11][12]
In October 2023, she was the headline performer at the "Legends of the Nile" concert in Kampala, where she performed alongside Ragga Dee and Sam and Sophie Gombya.[1][13]
Artistry and musical style
[edit]Chance Nalubega's music style is primarily categorized as Kadongo Kamu but it also incorporates elements of soukous, pop, and Afrobeat.[3] In her songs, she addresses societal norms, relationship complexities, financial struggles and everyday challenges.
Discography
[edit]Her music albums include;
[edit]Chance Nalubega has albums that include;
- Guma Omwoyo (1999).[4][8]
- Balinsekerela (2000).[4]
- Yiga Okwagala (2001).[4]
- Ennugu (2003).[4][8]
- Mwami Kulikayo (2005).[4][8]
- Agaliffa (2006).
- Tonkyawa (2006).[14][5]
- Abalungi Balumya.[8]
- Dear Wange.[8]
- I really love you (2002).[8]
A list of some of her most well-known songs includes:
[edit]- Abatesi (1999).[8][15]
- Guma Omwoyo.[8]
- Obulamu Bwa Sente
- Abakyakala Mukyakale.[5]
- Nyirira.[5]
- Mwedigidile.[5]
- Gwendikwato.[15]
- Abakyala.[4]
- Ennaku y'amasanyalaze.[5]
- Ab'ennugu.[16]
- Abalungi.
- Kandagge.[5]
- Musajja Ddala.[5]
- Yiga Okwagala.[15]
- Omusheshe.[8]
- Abalungi Balumya.[8]
- Ekyaalo
- Omukwano[16]
- Nakukyawa[16]
- Mwami Kulikayo.[8]
- Signal
- Balinsekerela.[8]
- Byansobera.[8]
- Dear Wange.[8]
- Omukwano guluma.[8]
- Abatesi Remix (featuring Radio and Weasel).[8]
- Mwenywere.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Legends of the Nile concert a success". New Vision. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Introducing Chance Nalubega’s Gomiba". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b "That's The Way They Were: Remembering the 90s". The Observer - Uganda. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "New beginning for Chance Nalubega". Monitor. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Chance Nalubega to launch new album". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Ngabi clan trails at music fest". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Chance Nalubega, Colleagues To Be Charged". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "New beginning for Chance Nalubega". Monitor. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Chance Nalubega on her music comeback". New Vision. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Ugandan artistes captivate London". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Bayimba releases first drop of artists for its eleventh edition". Monitor. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Bayimba Festival marks 10 years". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Chance Nalubega, Ragga Dee, Gombyas shine at Legends of the Nile concert". Pulse Uganda. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Last Chance for Chance Nalubega?". New Vision. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Ssejjombwe, Isaac (7 May 2018). "Chance Nalubega steals show at Tugende Mukikadde - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Emuk, Benjamen (5 May 2019). "'Tugende Mu Kikadde' 3rd Edition: Chance Nalubega,Maddox Dominate Event". ChimpReports. Retrieved 19 June 2025.