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Biography: Who is Gloria Bugie? Early life, relationships, music career

Singer Gloria Bugie shot to fame recently with her breakout song “Nyash,” also known as "Bankyawa." The hit song, a cry about men and heartbreaks captivated social media, eliciting hundreds of challenges on platforms such as TikTok.

Gloria Bugie

Her recent stage performances at the Acidic Vokoz concert and later at the Comedy Store pushed her deeper into the limelight for both good and less-flattering reasons.

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She has since been at the centre of topical discussions on social media and supplied fodder for online entertainment pundits alike.

The songstress’s real name is Gloria Busingye. The stage name Bugie, she says, is a shortened version of her last name.

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She is a Rwandan-born Ugandan who wrestled her way to the music scene at a young age.

A firstborn in her family, Bugie recalled discovering her singing talent right from primary school where she took part in singing competitions and was in the school choir.

She credits both her parents for supporting her singing career both morally and financially.

When she moved to Uganda for her secondary education, she was noticed and taken on by Route Entertainment producer Eli Arkhis.

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She describes him as “the person who laid my foundation and was very supportive all the way.”

She released her first song “Fire” in 2019, followed by “Only You” which were both produced by Arkihis.

She has since worked with other people including Izo Pro, Yo Kuki and Daddy Andre who did her song Bankyawa.

Bugie is currently signed under Hit Boss Management.

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Bugie is not forthcoming about her relationships. She, however, lists some of the top qualities in a man as money, care and sufficient endowment down in the southern hemisphere.

This is very important for me, and in any marriage,” she told Galaxy TV.

The singer has been at the receiving end of some harsh criticism for flaunting her body more than her singing talent.

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Earlier this week while performing at Comedy Store, Bugie hit the stage in a revealing black lace bodysuit that left nothing for the imagination.

The outfit, a one-piece, backless design with an open rear that tied the neck and waist elicited divided opinions on social media.

She, however, insists that it is her prerogative to flaunt what God gifted her both in music and her body.

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Many people do not have what I have, and many wish they did…I just trade in everything that God gave me,” she said

Bugie denies using auto-tune in her music.

She responded in an interview with Cruz Exclusive to people who made fun of her performance at her Acidic Vokoz concert.

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That was my first time on a big stage and I got stage fright,” she explained.

The stage sound was also not very good and I had to pitch up my voice to try to even it out,” she said.

Like any rising artist, Bugie has a lot of aspirations, among them driving a good car. Her dream cars include Kia and Ranger Rover

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She also wishes to collaborate with David Lutalo and Gagamel’s Bebe Cool. She describes Cool as very consistent and professional.

He has quality music from all those years back,” she said.

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