Holy Keane Amooti
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Holy Keane Amooti | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 7, 1986 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere |
| Occupation | musician |
Holy Keane Amooti (born 7 July 1986) is a Ugandan gospel, dancehall and reggae artist.[1] He has performed in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, and shared stages with Papa san, Michelle Bonilla, Wilson Bugembe, Exodus, and Judith Babirye.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Amooti was born Mugisa Keneth on 7 July 1986, in Fort Portal. He grew up with his grand mother in Kasese District in the western part of Uganda. In 1998, he lost his mother and in 2000 his father, both to HIV. In 2003, both his aunt and grand mother died. As the first born in a family of four Holy Keane was left to take care of his siblings. He attended Equator Model Primary School, Kasese Secondary School and graduated from Makerere University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in performing arts and film.[4]
Discography[edit]
Songs[edit]
- Jah Jehovah
- Guide me
- Hero ft Becky Nantale
- Milele & mbote ndocha
- Niiwe
- Download ft Hawa Musa
- He paid it
- King and queen
- Am to pm
- Messiah
- Love love
- Anatupenda
- Love love remix ft JJ Worthen
- Anatupenda
Awards and recognition[edit]
- Nominated for the artist of the year in Groove awards 2012
- Nominated for VIGA Awards: Dance Hall artist of the year
- Nominated for HIPIPO Awards:Best On Stage Performer [5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Could this be the best gospel dance-hall track yet?". ghafla.co.ke. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "HOLY KEANE AMOOTI". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Patricia Mujungu in Love Unlimited concert". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "An interview with Holy Keane Amooti". koonadance.ug. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "Holy keane Amooti with new single "Milele"". gospelmodes.blogspot.com.