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| birth_name = Gereson Wabuyi
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| 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
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'''Gravity Omutujju''' is a [[Uganda]]n rapper.<ref name=newvision>{{cite web|title=Mind those you meet on your way up-Gravity Omutujju|url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645145-mind-those-you-meet-on-your-way-up-gravity-omutujju.html|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=redpepper>{{cite web|title=Gravity Omutujju Hooks TV Presenter|url=http://www.redpepper.co.ug/gravity-omutujju-hooks-tv-presenter/|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref> He is one of the top Luga flow artists who rap in Luganda.<ref name=evibe>{{cite web|title=Rapper, Gravity Omutuju Arrested|url=http://evibe.ug/rapper-gravity-omutuju-arrested/|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
'''Gereson Wabuyi''', known professionally as '''Gravity Omutujju''', is a [[Uganda|Ugandan]] rapper.<ref name=newvision>{{cite web|title=Mind those you meet on your way up-Gravity Omutujju|url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/645145-mind-those-you-meet-on-your-way-up-gravity-omutujju.html|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=redpepper>{{cite web|title=Gravity Omutujju Hooks TV Presenter|url=http://www.redpepper.co.ug/gravity-omutujju-hooks-tv-presenter/|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref> He has collaborated with numerous other Ugandan musicians, including [[Eddy Kenzo]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-16 |title=Gravity Omutujju announces Okwepicha concert |url=https://www.pulse.ug/entertainment/music/gravity-omutujju-announces-okwepicha-concert/0gf4q80 |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Pulse Uganda |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Gravity Omutujju real name Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in [[Naakulabye|Nakulabye]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Uganda|first=Flash|date=2020-08-24|title=Gravity Omutujju: Biography, Wife, House, Music, Age and Family of Gereson Wabuyi|url=https://flashugnews.com/gravity-omutujju-biography-wife-house-family-of-gereson-wabuyi/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Flash Uganda Media|language=English}}</ref> He was born to Micheal Gesa (father) and Jane Kajoina (mother). He attended Nankulabye Junior School for his primary education and Old Kampala secondary school for his ordinary level secondary education.<ref name=bukedde>{{cite web|title=Gravity Omutujju yava buto nga yeeyiiya|url=http://www.bukedde.co.ug/news/81244-gravity-omutujju-yava-buto-nga-yeeyiiya.html|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in [[Naakulabye|Nakulabye]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Uganda|first=Flash|date=2020-08-24|title=Gravity Omutujju: Biography, Wife, House, Music, Age and Family of Gereson Wabuyi|url=https://flashugnews.com/gravity-omutujju-biography-wife-house-family-of-gereson-wabuyi/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Flash Uganda Media|language=English}} </ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Gravity started singing while at Old Kampala Secondary school where eventually decided to get a stage name of Gravity Omutujju. At the age 17 while Senior four vacation, he connected to music producers Peterson of Redemption studios and Ruff x and Peterson recorded his first song called Joanita.
Wabuyi 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".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Police hunt for musician Gravity Omutujju over assault |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_166530 |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=New Vision |language=en}}</ref>


He later joined producer Didi in Born Fire, a [[Makindye]]-based group, where he connected with other artists with whom he has collaborated.<ref name=":0" /> He has received media attention for his criticisms of other musicians.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gravity Omutujju carries cane to press conference to 'discipline provocative journalists' |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_166596 |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=New Vision |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=Gravity Omutujju's romantic side shines in wife's birthday message |url=https://www.pulse.ug/lifestyle/gravity-omutujjus-romantic-side-shines-in-wifes-birthday-message/wsnenyr |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Pulse Uganda |language=en}}</ref>
He later joined producer Didi in [[Makindye]] based group called Born fire where he connected with other music artists.<ref name=":0" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
*Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013<ref name=monitor>{{cite web|title=Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Entertainment/Young-mulo-tops-buzz-awards-nominees--list/-/812796/1754578/-/item/0/-/101ync3/-/index.html|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
*Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013<ref name=monitor>{{cite web|title=Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Entertainment/Young-mulo-tops-buzz-awards-nominees--list/-/812796/1754578/-/item/0/-/101ync3/-/index.html|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
*Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gravity Omutujju Music App - Uganda's Best Rapper 1.5 APK + Mod (Unlocked) for Android|url=https://www.luckymodapk.com/gravity-omutujju-music-app-ugandas-best-rapper-mod/com.cresteddevelopers.gravityomutujju/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=www.luckymodapk.com}}</ref>
*Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gravity Omutujju Music App |url=https://apksecret.net/ |access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref>
*Buzz Tenniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013<ref name=":0" />
*Buzz Tenniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013<ref name=":0" />
*Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013<ref name=":0" />
*Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013<ref name=":0" />
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*Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014<ref name="campusbee">{{cite web|title=Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards|url=http://campusbee.ug/entertainment/makereres-spice-diana-nominated-hipipo-music-awards|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
*Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014<ref name="campusbee">{{cite web|title=Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards|url=http://campusbee.ug/entertainment/makereres-spice-diana-nominated-hipipo-music-awards|access-date=27 December 2014}}</ref>
*Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa
*Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa{{fact|date=June 2023}}


== References ==
== References ==
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*[http://www.djerycom.com/artist?id=88&a=gravity-omutujju All Gravity Omutujju songs]
*[http://www.djerycom.com/artist?id=88&a=gravity-omutujju All Gravity Omutujju songs]
* {{Twitter|omutujju_gravity}}
* {{Twitter|omutujju_gravity}}

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Latest revision as of 23:07, 20 November 2024

Gravity Omutujju
Born
Gereson Wabuyi

1993
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationMusician
Known forMusic
AwardsWinner - 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

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]

Early life and education

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Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in Nakulabye.[4]

Career

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Wabuyi 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

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    • 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

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  • 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

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  • Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014[10]
  • Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Mind those you meet on your way up-Gravity Omutujju". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Gravity Omutujju Hooks TV Presenter". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Gravity Omutujju announces Okwepicha concert". Pulse Uganda. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Police hunt for musician Gravity Omutujju over assault". New Vision. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Gravity Omutujju carries cane to press conference to 'discipline provocative journalists'". New Vision. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Gravity Omutujju's romantic side shines in wife's birthday message". Pulse Uganda. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Gravity Omutujju Music App". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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