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Born in Mengo Hospital, Naava is a member of the Buganda royal family.
Her mother, Princess Tracy Ndagire, and her father, Prince Mulondo, who sadly passed away in 2005, provided her with a rich cultural heritage.
Naava's educational journey began at Buganda Road Primary School and continued through Kibuli Secondary School and Braeburn High School in Nairobi.
Despite dropping out of university in 2008 to participate in the Tusker Project Fame competition, Naava Grey later returned to complete her education after facing challenges in her music career.
Her family supported her decision to enter Tusker Project Fame, a prestigious music competition, where she showcased her singing talent.
It was during her time at university that Naava began singing, which set the stage for her future in music.
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Naava Grey
In 2010, Naava joined Fenon Records, where she recorded her first songs, "Alibawani" and "Nteredde."
Although "Nteredde" was recorded first, "Alibawani" was released earlier, in 2011.
Her songs at Fenon were produced by Michael Mugisha, also known as Michael Fingers, who was introduced to the label by GNL Zamba.
Before embarking on her solo career, Naava Grey served as a backup singer for GNL Zamba and collaborated with artists like Mesach Semakula and KS Alpha.
Naava adopted the name "Grey" while searching for a unique Facebook username, inspired by the television show "Grey's Anatomy," after discovering that "Naava" was already taken.
After her stint at Tusker Project Fame, Naava worked closely with Mesach Semakula, who helped her perfect her Luganda pronunciation.
Despite speaking mostly English at home and traveling frequently with her nurse mother, she was determined to connect with her cultural roots through music.
Mesach played a crucial role in coaching her to articulate Luganda words accurately.
Naava's music journey encountered a significant challenge with the premature release of "Nteredde," originally titled "Gwe Nange."
The song was released before it was fully mastered, leading to a conflict with Steve Jean of Fenon Records.
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Naava Grey and Alex Muhangi
Naava Grey clarified that the premature release was orchestrated by Alex Muhangi and Capital FM staff, not her. Despite the setback, she continued to make strides in her career.
In addition to her own music, Grey has also written songs for other artists, including "Kirungi" for Rema Namakula.
She expressed her admiration for Rema, noting that Rema was the first artist to bring her written work to life in a way that met her expectations.
Grey remains an influential figure in Ugandan music, known for her unique voice and dedication to her craft. Her journey reflects resilience, cultural pride, and a deep commitment to her art.
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