Azawi

Azawi, born Priscilla Zawedde on February 2, 1996, in Kampala, Uganda, is a celebrated Ugandan singer, songwriter, and dancer. She rose to prominence after signing with Swangz Avenue in 2019, breaking records as the first female Ugandan artist featured on Times Square and Los Angeles billboards.Early Life and BackgroundBorn to the late Samuel Walusimbi and Mary Nakamatte.Grew up in a Kampala suburb, starting as a dancer with the Kika Dance Troupe in 2005.Earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Makerere University.Began writing songs professionally around 2011 to support her family after her father's death.Musical Career and Rise to FameWrote songs for notable artists like Eddy Kenzo, Lydia Jazmine, and Nina Roz.Breakthrough hit single "Quinamino" released in January 2020 after joining Swangz Avenue.Released hit EP Lo Fit (2020) and full-length albums African Music (2021) and Sankofa (2023).Won multiple accolades including Female Artist of the Year at the Janzi Awards.