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Mbaziira Tonny | |
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Birth name | Mbaziira Tonny |
Born | Masaka | March 3, 1987
Genres | Endongo Y'ebinyaanya |
Occupation(s) | Producer , Disc Jockey , Radio Personality |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Streamlive Avenue |
Member of | Streamlive Avenue |
Mbaziira Tonny (Born 03 March 1987) is a renowned award winning Ugandan Disc Jockey, celebrated Radio Personality and Producer from Masaka District in Uganda.[1] He was born to the late Mr Ssenyonga David and the late Mrs Nakimbugwe Madrine of Bugabira village the current Masaka City. Mbaziira Tonny and his longtime deejaying partner Ssuuna Ben[2] are renowned for their unique local sound, "Endongo Y'ebinyaanya" which has gained significant popularity among music fans in Uganda and is now making waves internationally.[3]
Early life and education
editMbaziira started his elementary education at St. Mary's Katikamu primary school and completed his primary education in 1998 with a primary leaving certificate from Uganda National Examinations Board. [4]He later joined Masaka Academy Secondary School where he completed his ordinary and advanced certificates of education. Even during school time, Mbaziira always loved music and other entertainment activities which he later chose as his career after education. In 2012, he completed a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Kampala University.[5]
Career
editIn 2008, Mbaziira Tonny made his debut radio presentation at 93FM Radio Equator in Masaka[6]. Later in 2009, he joined 98.8/95.5 Radio Buddu FM where he worked as a radio presenter,[7] producer and a Disc Jockey up to 2019. He joined 103.3 Radio 4 FM in Kampala in 2019.[8]
In June, 2019 he joined Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) 89.2 FM where he works as a radio presenter and a radio Disc Jockey.[9] He hosts Uganda's most popular lunchtime show, "Township Tunes" with Sofia Tebi. He also hosts a gigantic late night drive show "Kross Faya Friday"[10]. Additionally, he hosts another prominent show "Sunday Mega Drive" on the same station. Mbaziira Tonny owns the most influential Media Production House in Uganda known as Streamlive Avenue.[11]
On 11 May 2018, Mbaziira Tonny staged the first ever show of his career genre (Endongo Y'ebinyaanya) at Club Ambiance in Masaka City which was loved by his fans of Masaka and increased his fame in the industry. In May 2019, he staged his second concert from Kyaliwajjala which also sold out. In March 2022, Mbaziira Tonny together with Ssuuna Ben organized "Ebinyaanya Festival" at Masaka Recreation Grounds that pulled a mammoth crowd.[12] In 2023, Mbaziira Tonny organized the TMT Live Experience in Kyengera which gave him more local and international attention as a music Disc Jockey who plays with local beats called "Endongo Y'ebinyaanya".[13][14] On 16 July 2023, Mbaziira Tonny organized Ebinyaanya festival with his long time collaborator Ssuuna Ben in Nyendo- Masaka District and it was a success.[15] On May 11, 2024, he organized the latest concert of his career, titled "Endongo Yebinyaaya Weewaawo,[16]" at Kyengera Summit Ground[17][18], which sold out. It is ranked among the biggest music events Uganda has ever had.[19]
Awards and Nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Result |
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2021 | HiSkool Awards | Best Entertainment Program Of The Year 2021 | Won[20] |
2022 | HiSkool Awards | Most Vibrant Media Personality Of The Year 2022 | Won |
2022 | HiSkool Awards | Best Radio Dj Of The Year 2022 | Won |
References
edit- ^ "MBAZIIRA TONNY AND SSUUNA BEN CROWNED KING OF DEEJAYING IN UGANDA". Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Mwesigwa, Solomon (2023-03-23). "Mbaziira Tonny says breaking away from Ssuuna Ben will depend on their decision making". MBU. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Mwattu TV (2021-11-20). MBAZIIRA TONNY owa CBS FM : Olugendo lubadde luwanvu nyo okutuka wanno. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sanyuka Television (2023-03-23). Mbaziira Tonny nga atuutwala mu bozi yo bulamu'bwe | uncut sanyuka. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Akawungeezi (2022-08-26). Mbaziira Tonny owebinyaanyanya | MWASUZE MUTYA. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Urban K Uganda (2023-01-22). Ojukira Radio Equator Masaka,Mbaziira Tonny ne Suuna Ben bayina ekiboozi ne Dj Masiko. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ DMK SOUND UGANDA 🇺🇬 (2017-04-18). Mbaziira Tonny.Radio Buddu FM 📻 98.8 and 95.5. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mayiga awadde bannabitone; Ssuuna Ben ne Tonny Mbaziira amagezi". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Mwattu TV (2021-07-19). Emboozi ya Mbaziira Tonny ow'ebinyaanya ku CBS FM 89.2 Radio Buganda. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Bk Media Promotions (2022-11-25). Kross Faya Friday Ku 89.2 Emmanduuso Ne Mbaziira Tonny. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kookie Promotions (2022-09-03). ESANYU!!! Mbaziira Tonny Aguddewo Studio /Streamlive Avenue Mubutongole; Agabye Certificates. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Mwesigwa, Solomon (2022-02-22). "Ssuuna Ben, Mbaziira Tony to be grilled by Police over violation of event rules". MBU. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Ssuuna Ben ne Mbaziira Tonny balaludde abadigize mu ndongo y 'ebinyaanyanyaanya". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Radio 4 Uganda (2024-05-13). Mbaziira Tonny ne Ssuuna Ben bongedde okulabisa ba DJ b'e Kololo, balangidde Ray g obukopi. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Mwesigwa, Solomon (2023-08-15). "Suuna Ben Pledges To Fill In Tonny Mbaziira's Void At Booked Shows". MBU. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Kookie Promotions (2024-05-11). Enduulu!!! Mbaziira Tonny Ajjuziza Ekisawe kye Kyengera mu Ndongo ye Binyanyanya 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Bk Media Promotions (2023-05-08). Mbaziira Tonny Ne Suuna Ben Ku Summit Ekyengera Mu TMT LIVE EXPERIENCE 2023. #BkMediaPromotions. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ssuuna Ben, DJ Tonny Mbaziira bring Kyengera to a standstill at 'Ebinyanyanyanya' show".
- ^ Bk Media Promotions (2023-05-07). Mbaziira Tonny Ne Suuna Ben Ku Summit Ekyengera. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Urban K Uganda (2023-10-30). Alien Skin,Mbazira Tonny ne Suuna Ben bawangudde empaka za HiSkool Awards. Retrieved 2024-05-22 – via YouTube.