Angella Katatumba

Angella Katatumba, a Ugandan, was born on February 21st in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the daughter of H.E. Dr. Boney Katatumba, the Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda, and Gertrude Katatumba, proprietor of AFK Beauty Clinic Kabalagala. She has a sister and seven brothers, including her twin, Rugiirwa.

Katatumba received her primary education at Katatumba Academy in Uganda (1986–1994). She then pursued higher education in Canada, earning a Public Relations Diploma from Belmont Senior Secondary School (1994–1996). She continued her studies at Oxford Brookes University, England, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Law (1996–1999) and a Master's in International Management/Public Relations (1999–2000).

After university, Katatumba moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she held several prestigious management roles in the hospitality industry, working at Buca Di Beppo Restaurant, Isaac Hayes Restaurant, and Majestic Star Casino from 2001 to 2004.

Returning to Uganda in 2005, Katatumba became the Managing Director of Hotel Diplomate in Kampala, a position she holds currently. Concurrently, she launched her professional music career, focusing on English-language songs to reach a global audience, influenced by her Western upbringing. She has released two albums, *Peace* and *Glad I'm Alive*, and is currently working on her third, *Supernatural Girl*. Her albums feature collaborations with notable artists like Butcherman, Bebe Cool, Navio, and Keko.

Beyond her music, Katatumba established the Angella Katatumba Development Foundation (AKDF) in 2006. Through AKDF, she spearheads impactful humanitarian initiatives, including the "For You Gulu" project, which uses music to raise awareness and provide aid for war-affected regions in Northern Uganda. Her "Let's Go Green" campaign, launched after being appointed the International Climate Change Icon in Uganda by the British Council (2010-2011), promotes environmental awareness through music and educational outreach, including performances at global summits like the one in Cancun, Mexico.

**Key Achievements & Awards:**

* **2012:** Selected by the High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to sing both national anthems for their 50th Anniversary of Independence.
* **2011:** Chosen by the Office of the President to be the first artist to perform the Ugandan National Anthem alongside police, army, and prisons bands before 11 heads of state.
* **2011:** Featured on DWTV for the success of her "Let's Go Green" campaign.
* **2010-2011:** Appointed British Council Climate Change Icon in Uganda, promoting environmental awareness through music and humanitarian efforts.
* **2010:** Received the Peace Award from the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda for the "For You Gulu" Project.
* **2010:** Featured on Aljazeera's "Hot Spot" program for her music career and "For You Gulu" project.
* **2010 & 2011:** Awarded Humanitarian Diva and Role Model Diva at the Diva Awards.
* **2009:** Received the Woman of Power Award from Record TV Uganda.
* **2009:** Featured on VOA's "In Focus" regarding her singing success and "For You Gulu" project.
* **2007 & 2008:** Named Ugandan Teens Role Model at the Buzz Teens Awards.
* **2007:** Received the Humanitarian Award from Kampala Rotaract for her "For You Gulu" Project.
* **2007:** Featured on VOA's "Straight Talk Africa" for her humanitarian work with "For You Gulu."
* **2006:** Featured on CNN's "Inside Africa" for her humanitarian work with "For You Gulu."
* **2006:** Appeared as "Beautiful Woman Number 1" in the Oscar-winning movie *The Last King of Scotland*.
* **1994-2000:** Won singing contests in Canada and Oxford.