John Blaq: Uganda’s Dancehall And Afrobeat Sensation

John Blaq is a well-liked Ugandan musician who found his ardour for music at a really early age. He rose to fame after releasing songs like Obubadi and Tukwatagane, which gained consideration globally. 

Do you wish to know extra about this rising Ugandan celebrity? Carry on studying extra about John Blaq and his journey within the music trade. 

John Blaq – Early Life

John Blaq was born because the son of Musa Waisa Zodolo and Annet Nabirye on July 16, 1996. He was born within the Japanese area of Uganda within the Jinja district. John Kasadha is his authentic title and is popularly identified by his stage title John Blaq.

He was raised by his aunt in Kampala as a result of his dad and mom couldn’t afford his dwelling bills.

He encountered a number of difficulties as he was rising up, however none of them stopped him from pursuing his objectives. Because of his unbelievable expertise in music, he’s presently a rising star in Uganda. 

John Blaq – Academic Background

John Blaq took the first leaving examination at Hassan Tourabi Major College and Lwanda Major College, respectively. He enrolled in Bweyogerere Secondary College between 2010 and 2012, the place he graduated in 2016 with a UCE certificates and in 2018 with a UACE certificates. 

John skilled many difficulties together with his aunt. There have been days when he used to go to mattress with out having meals. 

He often lacked the charges to pay his tuition, however he by no means gave up. He discovered inspiration and motivation in his struggles to work extra on his expertise in music.

John Blaq – Musical Profession

John Blaq began his profession whereas he was a teen by competing in Excessive College music competitions, most of which he received. H e determined to make his expertise his profession as soon as he realized he had a expertise for it. 

In 2018, he made his debut within the very aggressive Ugandan music trade with the discharge of his first tune Extra Fireplace. It was produced by Andy Music and was recorded by Buddies Studio. The was a success in Uganda and helped Blaq to unfold his title amongst music followers all through Africa.

After a fantastic debut, he launched his subsequent tune Tukwatagane, which additional cemented his title as among the finest upcoming artists within the nation. After the second tune he began to launch extra of his songs and right now he’s well-known nationwide. 

John Blaq – Greatest Songs And Albums

John Blaq has contributed greater than 50 songs to the Ugandan music trade. He launched Tukwatagane in 2019, which is one in every of his greatest and hottest albums. 

Listed below are a few of his singles.

• Obubadi (2018)
• Mama Bulamu (2019)
• Do Dat (2019)
• Hullo (2020)
• Makanika (2019)
• Tewelumya Mutwe (2019)
• Tombawala
• Ebintu Byo
• Mu Lubiri (2020)
• Nekwatako(2020)
• Romantic (2018)

John Blaq has collaborated with numerous Ugandan musicians comparable to Vinka, Daddy Andre, Prince Omar, and Dj Shiru. Listed below are just a few of John’s songs that he collaborated with different artists.

• Blessed ft Levixone
• Oli Wamanyi ft Slim Prince
• Change me ft Grenade Official
• Kyoyoya ft Prince Omar and Daddy Andre. 
• Candy Love ft Vinka

John Blaq – Awards And Nominations

John Blaq has achieved numerous awards within the quick interval since he started his profession within the Ugandan music trade. He was awarded the HiPipo award for greatest Afrobeat and Greatest Afropop tune in 2020. One among his hits was the tune of the 12 months within the HiPipo Awards 2020.

In the identical 12 months, he turned the Greatest Male Artist within the Zzina Awards. In 2019 he received the BTA awards in three completely different classes. 

John Blaq has been nominated in several classes of the BUZZ TEENIEZ Awards and  HiPipo Awards in each 2019 and 2020.