Gereson Wabuyi, known professionally as Gravity Omutujju, is a Ugandan rapper.[1][2] He has collaborated with numerous other Ugandan musicians, including Eddy Kenzo[3]
Gravity Omutujju | |
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| Born | Gereson Wabuyi 1993 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Known for | Music |
| Awards | Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013
Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013 Buzz Teeniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013 Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013 MTN hip hop awards – most downloaded song, 2016 MTN hip hop awards – best rapper central, 2019 |
Early life and education
editCareer
editWabuyi started singing as a student at Old Kampala Secondary school, where he picked up Gravity Omutujju as a stage name. At the age of 17, he signed with Redemption Studios, where he recorded his first song, "Joanita".[5]
He later joined producer Didi in Born Fire, a Makindye-based group, where he connected with other artists with whom he has collaborated.[4] He has received media attention for his criticisms of other musicians.[6][7]
Discography
edit- Walumbe zaya, 2011
- Omwooto, 2015
- Broken English, 2016
- Ekyakuzala, 2019
- Embuzi zakutidde, 2018
- Omusomesa, 2015
- Joanita, 2013
- Kappa yo, 2019
- Balance the boat, 2018
- Towakana, 2015
- Teri dogo, 2014
- Hits, 2015
- Tunyumize, 2016
- Bitandise, 2020
- Nyabo, 2020
- Abanyampi, 2019
- Wakulemye, 2015
- Ampalana, 2018
- Malangajja, 2013
Awards and recognition
edit- Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013[8]
- Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013[9]
- Buzz Tenniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013[4]
- Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013[4]
- MTN hip hop awards – most downloaded song, 2016[4]
- MTN hip hop awards – best rapper central, 2019[4]
Nominations
edit- Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014[10]
- Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Mind those you meet on your way up-Gravity Omutujju". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Gravity Omutujju Hooks TV Presenter". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Gravity Omutujju announces Okwepicha concert". Pulse Uganda. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Uganda, Flash (24 August 2020). "Gravity Omutujju: Biography, Wife, House, Music, Age and Family of Gereson Wabuyi". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Police hunt for musician Gravity Omutujju over assault". New Vision. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Gravity Omutujju carries cane to press conference to 'discipline provocative journalists'". New Vision. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Gravity Omutujju's romantic side shines in wife's birthday message". Pulse Uganda. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Gravity Omutujju Music App". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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