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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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'''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]], [[David Lutalo]], King Saha, and Catherine Kusasira.
'''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" /> He continues to rival with fellow musicians like Bebe Cool, Chameleon,Bobiwine, GNL ZAMBA, Navio, Babaluku. He's of recently seen criticisng the media of taking his jokes at other musicians as serious. He's of recently musically attacked by Zex Bilangilangi(kidoogo) Yung Mulo(baby ndunya).


==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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