Chosen Becky
Chosen Becky | |
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Birth name | Rebecca Kukiriza |
Born | 20 February 2000 Masaka, Uganda |
Origin | Masaka, Uganda; currently Kampala, Uganda |
Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
Years active | 2019 –present |
Rebecca Kukiriza, commonly known as Chosen Becky, is a Ugandan singer, musician[1] and songwriter.[2][3][4][5]
Music career
Chosen Becky was discovered by Nick Products CEO Joseph Kilangwa to the world after she impressed him at a singing competition in Masaka, Uganda.[6][7] Becky started her music career in 2017 coming up with "Byabangi" as her first song.when she was in masaka under her Manager Ronnie and Kasim Pro, she had many songs which made her to be recognised by the stream media.[8][4]
Discography
song Title | Year |
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Aliba Ani[3] | 2018 |
Bya Bangi | 2018 |
Kyosaba[9] | 2019 |
Bankuzza[3] | 2019 |
Ebisembayo[1] | 2019 |
Telemundo[10][11] | 2019 |
Bankuzza[7] | 2019 |
Kansubire | 2019 |
Education
Becky was born in Masaka the Central Region of Uganda.[12][13] She attended several educational institutions, including Masaka S.S.S for O-level and A-level at St Anthony SS Kayunga in 2016.[2][4]
Controversies
In November 2021, Chosen was deported from South Africa where she was scheduled to perform because she had arrived in the country on a tourist visa and not on a work visa as required.[14]
References
- ^ a b "Hanson Baliruno collaborates with Chosen Becky".
- ^ a b Lyatuu, Justus. "Chosen Becky now aims to overcome Bankuza shadow". The Observer – Uganda.
- ^ a b c "Chosen Becky: I got pregnant at school after my boyfriend promised me chips". 9 March 2021.
- ^ a b c Rafiki, Sunrise. "Chosen Becky denied rights to perform her songs – Sunrise".
- ^ Jjingo, Ernest; Atiluk, Nathan (5 January 2021). "Uganda: A Year in Entertainment". allAfrica.com.
- ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac. "I promised my mum that I will remain humble – Chosen Becky".
- ^ a b Mabz, Chris (16 March 2021). "Baby Chosen Becky Screams Out loud, Rolls On The Floor As She Thanks Zari For Posting Her Song On Instagram Stories".
- ^ https://ssegicomusic.com/artist/chosen-becky/ [dead link ]
- ^ Writer, Ghafla (18 October 2018). "Chosen Becky – Bankuza".
- ^ "Chosen Becky and Voltage Music express 'Telemundo' love | VIDEO". 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Kent and Flosso feature Chosen Becky on 'Telemundo' | AUDIO ALERT". 27 October 2019.
- ^ "'Bankuza' single making Chosen Becky a star | Showbizuganda". 12 October 2018.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (24 December 2018). "Top 10 Most Booked Singers this Festive Season".
- ^ "Why Chosen Becky was allegedly deported from South Africa". 8 November 2021.
External references
- Chosen Becky Music, Songs, Videos, Mp3 Downloads and Biography
- Why Singer Chosen Becky was Deported from South Africa
- Chosen Becky and Voltage Music express 'Telemundo' love | VIDEO
- Chosen Becky to Face Court for not Performing at an Introduction after Being Paid Shs 2M
- PHOTOS: Jose Chameleone, Chosen Becky shut down Masaka at the Johnnie Walker Highball Tour
- ‘Bankuza’ single making Chosen Becky a star | Showbizuganda