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Renah Elsah Nalumansi, hailed as 'Uganda's Sweetheart,' has carved a significant niche in East Africa's music landscape through her soulful vocal performances. Born and raised in Kampala, Renah discovered her passion for music at Lugoba Parents and Lubiri Secondary School. Her musical journey took flight in 2006 when she joined the all-female group, Dream Galz, where under the guidance of Eddy Yawe they captured attention with their hit "Weekend." Following the group’s dissolution, Renah embarked on a solo path with Suudi Entertainment and later Switdrim Music, led by Justin Bas — who she married in 2016.
Her solo breakthrough came with "Ontambuzza," followed by the emotionally resonant "Omukwano Gwo," each track cementing her signature, heartfelt lyrical style within Afrohouse, Qgom, and Genge genres. Outlandish stylistic agility allowed her to release hits like "Ndi Mugumu" and "Nakuwaza," expanding her narrative beyond mainstream Ugandan music. Despite facing challenges, notably a serious car accident in 2022, Renah returned with new vigor with her ensemble, Renah N'Band, releasing "BOYi." Her journey, marked by resilience and continuous artistic evolution, positions her as a beloved figure in both the local and broader African music scenes.
