Angella Katatumba is a multi-talented Ugandan artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, philanthropist, diplomat and businesswoman.
She is known for her soulful voice, catchy songs, and humanitarian work. She has performed at local and international events, such as the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit and the Africa Gala in Austria.
She is also managing director of Hotel Diplomaté and CEO of Katatumba Properties Ltd. She is the daughter of the late Professor Boney Mwebesa Katatumba, former Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda.
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- Full name: Angella Franklin Keihongani Katatumba
- Date of birth: February 21, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Nairobi, Kenya
- Nationality: Uganda
- Profession: Singer, musician, philanthropist, diplomat and businesswoman
- Height: 1.72 m
- Parents: HE Professor Boney Mwebesa Katatumba (father, deceased) and Gertrude Katatumba (mother)
- Siblings: Rosemary (sister) and Allan, Dennis, Rugiirwa (twin brother), Colin (brother, deceased), Ken, Ian and Jay (brothers)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Currently, at the age of 49, Angella Katatumba was born on February 21, 1975 in Nairobi, Kenya, where her father was a diplomat.
She is the fifth child and second daughter of her parents. She grew up in Mbarara, Uganda, where her father owned a farm and a school. She attended Katatumba Academy, a primary school founded by her father.
Angella later moved to Canada, where she completed her secondary education at Belmont High School in Vancouver, BC.
She excelled in her studies and extracurricular activities, such as drama, debate, and sports. She also holds a diploma in Public Relations from the same school.
Angella then pursued further studies at Oxford Brookes University in England, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Law.
She also continued her musical career, working as lead singer for a live band that performed at a club in Oxford.
She was recommended by the principal, who had seen her win talent competitions at the university. She was paid £300 per night for her performance.
Angella continued her studies at Oxford Brookes University, earning a master’s degree in International Management/Public Relations.
She then moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she gained professional experience in various fields such as banking, insurance, and marketing.
Personal life
Angella Katatumba was married to Ward Alonzo, a United States Marine, for eight years while living in Chicago.
The marriage became violent and they decided to divorce. Angella returned to Uganda in 2005, focusing on music and business.
Angella has not remarried since her divorce. She dated several men, such as Daddy Andre, a singer and producer, whom she broke up with after he refused to take an HIV test.
She has also been linked to other celebrities, such as Bebe Cool and Buchaman, but she denies any romantic relationships with them.
Angella had no children but was very close to her nieces and nephews. She is also very close to her twin brother, Rugiirwa, who is a businessman and a businessman. She considers him her best friend and confidant.
Career
Angella Katatumba began her professional music career in Uganda in 2005 when she recorded her first album, Peace, containing 10 songs.
The album includes songs like For You Gulu and Peace ft. Buchaman, Sikyetaga ft. Bebe Cool and One Minute Man ft. Bebe Cool. The album was well received and brought her recognition and awards.
Angella has since released three more albums: Amazing, Supernatural Girl and Let’s Go Green. She has collaborated with many local and international artists such as Radio and Weasel, Daddy Andre, Kent and Flosso, and Kuzi Kz. Her famous songs include Love Me, Thanks, Tonelabila, This Boy and Let’s Go Green.
Angella has performed at local and international events, such as the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, the Africa Gala in Vienna, Austria, the Uganda Music Awards and Pearl of Africa Music Awards.
She has also been invited by the British Council, the United Nations and the African Union to represent Uganda at various forums and symposiums.
Angella is not only a singer but also a musician, producer and copyright holder of her music products.
She owns a recording studio where she records and produces music by herself and other artists. She also owns a music label, Angella Katatumba Music, which manages and promotes the music of her and other artists.
Angella is also a businesswoman and a diplomat. She is the managing director of Hotel Diplomaté, a hotel owned by her late father in Kampala.
She is also the CEO of Katatumba Properties Ltd, a real estate company specializing in real estate development and management.
Prize
Angella Katatumba has won several awards and recognition for her music and philanthropy. Some of them are:
- In 2010, the British Council appointed Angella as a climate change ICON in Uganda.
- In 2016, Angella was invited by United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon to attend and perform at the first United Nations World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.
- In 2016, Angella was invited by the African Union to represent Uganda at the 4th Annual Humanitarian Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya.
- In 2017, Angella had her first European headline show in Austria, dubbed the ‘African Gala’ at Längenfeldgasse 13-15 Street 1120, Vienna.
- In 2017, Angella won the Humanitarian Award at the Uganda Music Awards.
- In 2018, Angella received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bweyogerere Rotary Club for her outstanding philanthropy.
Argumentative
Angella Katatumba has been entangled in controversies and scandals in her career and personal life. Some of them are:
- In 2011, Angella sued the Anti-Corruption Union of Uganda (ACCU) for copyright infringement after they used a significant portion of the lyrics and content of her song Let’s Go Green in their advertisement without permission. her consent. She won the case and was compensated for damages and costs.
- In 2018, Angella was rejected by the Pakistani Embassy over allegations that she was illegally holding the position of Pakistani Consul in Uganda, a title held by her late father. She denied the allegations and said she was only holding the position of Acting Honorary Consul until a new appointee was chosen.
- In 2020, Angella broke up with her boyfriend Daddy Andre after he refused to take an HIV test. She revealed that they had been dating for 4 months but had never been intimate because she wanted him to prove his status first. She said she was heartbroken and emotionally exhausted after the breakup.
- In 2021, Angella shocked her followers after blatantly revealing that she had never experienced the traditional practice of female genital mutilation, commonly known as “pulling” among the Baganda people. She says she doesn’t mind it and she has other alternatives to keep men with her.
She also challenged women who had gone through the practice to name what they achieved compared to those who did not.
Her comments sparked outrage and criticism from some fans and cultural activists, who accused her of being disrespectful and undermining customs.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @angellakatatumba
- Twitter name: @AngellaKatatumba
- YouTube channel: Angella Katatumba
CD
Angella Katatumba has released four albums and several singles during her music career. Her discography is as follows:
- Album:
- Peace (2005)
- Fabulous (2009)
- Supernatural Girl (2013)
- Go Green (2016)
- Single:
- For You Gulu (2005)
- Peace ft. Buchaman (2005)
- Sikyetaga ft. Bebe Cool (2005)
- One Minute Man ft. Bebe Cool (2005)
- Love Me (2009)
- Fabulous (2009)
- Mulago Yaffe (2010)
- Go Green (2016)
- Emotions (2017)
- This Boy (2018)
- Tonelabila ft. Dad Andre (2020)
- Love Again ft. Kent and Flosso (2020)
- We Shall Overcome (2020)
- Kuzi Kz ft. Angella Katatumba (2021)
Net value
Angella Katatumba has an estimated net worth of $1 million, which she has accumulated from her business and music activities.
She lives a lavish lifestyle and owns many assets such as mansions, cars, and jewelry.
