Liam Voice

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Liam Voice
Birth nameZisabusolo Willy
Also known asLiam Voice
Born (1998-04-25) 25 April 1998 (age 26)
Kampala, Uganda
OriginMasaka
GenresRnB
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active2015–present
LabelsCloud Africa Management
Member ofCloud Africa
Formerly ofMama Baba Entertainment

Zisabusolo Willy, professionally known as Liam Voice, is a Ugandan singer and songwriter born on 25 April 1998. Liam was born and raised from Kampala District. He is known for soul touching love songs and he is signed under Cloud Africa management.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

In 2003, Liam Voice started his education from a primary school known as St. Augustine Primary School and achieved his Primary Leaving Examination certificate. In 2011, he joined Kitebi Senior Secondary School for his ordinary level which he completed successfully. At a young age, Liam Voice had a lot of love for music but he could not join the music industry while at school.[2] During his ordinary level vacation, In 2015, Liam Voice joined the Goodlyfe Crew owned by Radio & Weasle so he can proceed with his dream of being a musician.[3]

He composed a number of songs as a Goodlyfe artiste until in 2018 when he decided to continue with his career as a solo artiste. Liam Voice started professional music but life became so hard since he had no management and had little funds to finance his career.[4]

Career[edit]

In 2018, Liam Voice released his first ever music video with Weasle from Goodlyfe Crew and he got a lot of love from fans that loved the late Moses Radio who had passed away months ago because he had similar sounds with the late artiste.[5] After his collaboration with Weasle, Liam Voice released his first single known as "Gwe Abilina" a song he released in 2019.

In 2020, Liam voice released his breakthrough song known as "Bus" which was a tribute and a true story message song.[6] It was loved and he won different accolades with the song. Since then, Liam Voice has released a couple of songs that have had huge reception by music lovers worldwide.[7] In 2023, Liam Voice was named on the Spotify list of artistes to watch in the year 2023, this gave Liam a milestone in his career and increased his media presence.[8]

Liam Voice also does music production, song writing and script writing. He has composed a number of songs for famous Ugandan artistes like Vivian Mimi, Aroma, Martha Mukisa and many other singers.[9]

International[edit]

Liam Voice has managed to travel to different countries across the globe and put up brilliant performances for his fans. He has travelled and performed in over eights countries including United Kingdom where he featured Nigerian singer Chike on same stage,[10] he performed in Qatar,[11] Turkey,[12] Sudan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kenya.

Philanthropy[edit]

In 2021, Liam Voice started a charitable foundation called Live Like Liam (3L). He donated to the needy children of Busega, Kibumbiro zone in Kampala as a way of motivating and inspiring fellow youth of his generation to always focus on their dreams because it is possible to have a better life after struggle. Liam Voice signed a new ambasodorial deal with Sesa Juice and gave out the money in charities of the 3L foundation.[13]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Awards Category Result
2021 Janzi Awards
  • Outstanding RnB artiste of the year
  • Outstanding songwriter of the year
2021 Hipipo Awards
  • Best Breakthrough artiste of the year
2021 Buzz Teeniez Awards
  • Teens artiste of the year
2022 Galaxy FM
  • Artist of the year Record
2022 Zzina Awards[18]
  • Best fans team – Voiceboy nation
  • Best contemporary song – Love olinonya and omwoyo
  • Best male artist of the year
  • Break through artiste of the year
  • Best contemporary urban artist
  • Nominated
  • Nominated
  • Nominated
  • Won
  • Won

Personal life[edit]

Liam Voice is not currently in any public relationship although rumors say that he is in a secret relationship with fellow singer known as Aroma which he denies publicly.[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Iragaba, Apollo (2022-03-15). "7 Things You Didn't know about Liam Voice". Hard Rock Media. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ Nangobi, Polline (2021-09-29). "Radio's teacher Chagga is my teacher too – Liam Voice". The Observer – Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ "Goodlyfe Crew (Radio & Weasel)". Music in Africa. 2014-08-18. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ Ruby, Josh (2023-04-03). "You said I won't last beyond lockdown – Liam Voice exposes old critics who are now begging for his support". MBU. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. ^ "Data Cable – Weasel and Liam Voice by Liam Voice,Radio and Weasal Mzikii Download | Ugandan Music Download". mzikii.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. ^ "Liam Voice: The Voice Taking Over Uganda's Streets". lifestyleug.com. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  7. ^ Admin (2021-12-14). "Liam Voice proves to be Uganda's hottest vocalist currently". Trusted News Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  8. ^ "Spotify names African artists to watch in 2023". Music in Africa. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  9. ^ "Liam Voice Opens up on his Music Inspiration, Comparison to Late Radio Mowzey ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  10. ^ Kemigisha, Martha (2023-06-18). "Liam Voice and Chike hangout in London". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  11. ^ LIAM VOICE LIVE IN QATAR, IS TO PERFORM TOMORROW ON SAT/18TH-FEB BY J.ALI MANAGEMENT, retrieved 2023-12-13
  12. ^ Liam voice welcomed to Turkey in style @liamvoice_ug, retrieved 2023-12-13
  13. ^ "Singer Liam Voice Signs His First Juicy Ambasadorial Deal, Pockets Millions From Sesa Juice". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  14. ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (2021-12-15). "This is just the beginning-Liam Voice roars after bagging two accolades – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  15. ^ "Liam Voice Celebrates Winning 2021 HiPipo Award [Full List] ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  16. ^ Mugisha, Mugibson (2021-11-22). "Liam Voice, Azawi, And Fik Fameica Receive Nods In 2021 Buzz Teenz Awards Show – MUGIBSON". mugibson.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  17. ^ "Liam Voice Breaks Down as he Receives Artist of the Year Record from Galaxy FM ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  18. ^ Reagan, Andre (2022-03-26). "Full List Of The Galaxy FM Zzina Awards Winners". Newslex Point. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  19. ^ Nsereko, Ranell (2022-02-20). "Liam Voice responds to Aroma drama and breakup allegations". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
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