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Gravity Omutujju
Born1993
NationalityUgandan
OccupationMusician

Gereson Wabuyi, known professionally as Gravity Omutujju, is a Ugandan rapper.[1][2] He has collaborated with numerous other Ugandan musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, David Lutalo, King Saha, and Catherine Kusasira.

Early life and education

Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in Nakulabye.[3]

Career

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".[citation needed]

He later joined producer Didi in Born Fire, a Makindye-based group, where he connected with other artists with whom he has collaborated.[3] He has received media attention for his criticisms of other musicians.[citation needed]

Discography

    • 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

  • Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013[4]
  • Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013[5]
  • Buzz Tenniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013[3]
  • Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013[3]
  • MTN hip hop awards – most downloaded song, 2016[3]
  • MTN hip hop awards – best rapper central, 2019[3]

Nominations

  • Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014[6]
  • Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa

References

  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. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Gravity Omutujju Music App - Uganda's Best Rapper 1.5 APK + Mod (Unlocked) for Android". www.luckymodapk.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards". Retrieved 27 December 2014.