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Songstress Juliana Kanyomozi beamed with joy after Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga requested her hit song Kibaluma at an event in Buddu.
The Katikkiro paused his speech to dance to the tune, delighting guests who joined in. As he danced, people showered him with money and gifts.
“There’s a singer the people of Buddu love, Juliana Kanyomozi, a princess from Tooro Kingdom,” Mayiga said before playing the song.
After a video of the moment spread online, Juliana shared it on X, writing, “Sir, thank you for supporting Ugandan music and both Buganda and Tooro kingdoms. Music brings joy and happiness.”
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Buganda Kingdom often backs artistes by featuring them at events, and the Katikkiro has attended several concerts.
Who is Juliana Kanyomozi?
Born on November 27, 1980, in Kampala to Prince Gerald Manyindo and Catherine Manyindo, Juliana grew up in the capital. She attended Bugema Adventist Secondary School for Senior One before joining Namasagali College.
Her father, a music lover who played drums, passed down her talent.
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At Namasagali, headteacher Father Damian Grimes spotted her singing a Mariah Carey song and urged her to join dance classes.
By 16, she was performing karaoke. Her brother, Eddie Kim, a deejay at Sabrina’s Pub, convinced their father to let her perform there, owned by producer Hope Mukasa. During her S.6 vacation, she became a regular performer.
At Sabrina’s, she met Steve Jean, who produced her first song and an album with Iryn Namubiru as I-Jay. She recorded her debut track during A-Level. Her collaboration with Bobi Wine on Tata W’abaana and Mama Mbire became massive hits.
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During her S.6 vacation, Juliana also worked as a radio host at Capital FM for six years. She later acted in the movie Kiwani, created by Henry Ssali, a former Daily Monitor entertainment writer and PR firm owner.