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Winnie Nwagi
Winnifred Nakanwagi (born 20 July 1989) mostly known by her stage name Winnie Nwagi is a Ugandan songwriter and singer signed to Swangz Avenue. She sings Afrobeats, Pop and R&B.

Early life and education
Winnifred Nakanwagi was born on 20 July 1989 in Kampala, Uganda to Henry Kabiito and the late Namuddu Sarah (who died when Winnie was in primary four). She attended her primary level education at St Agnes Naggalama primary school. She went to East high school and Migadde College for her O- level secondary education and later on joined Namagabi Secondary School in Kayunga for her A- level.

Music Career
Winnifred Nakanwagi started music in her primary school as a soloist, traditional dancer and drummer of a long drum called ‘Engalabi’ in Luganda. Having no job after her secondary school, she decided to hit various studios to revive her singing talent.

She joined Monster studios as a backup artiste and this is where she got a chance to join the Coca Cola Rated Next Talent Search where she emerged as the second runner up hence enticing Benon Mugumbya who later on singed her to Swangz Avenue on 13th October 2014.

She released her first single titled ‘Embela’ in 2016 and in the same year, she released her breakthrough hit called ‘musawo’.

She performed with Afrigo Band in a live performance at Guvnor called "Friday Night Live" in April 2016.

She's still under the management of Swangz Avenue.

Music Albums
Best of Winnie Nwagi

Best of Winnie Nwagi (Deluxe Edition)

Singles
1.    Kano koze

2.    Magic

3.    Detergent

4.    Olukoba

5.    Show me

6.    Olikirabo

7.    Gwobimala

8.    Busonsomola

9.    Munange

10. Matala

11. None chance Ft Rave

12. Yitayo

13. Amaaso

14. Bwogana ft Recho Rey

15. Sasi ku Nyama

16. Jangu

17. Mukwano Gwo Remix ft Zulanda

18. Kibulamu

19. Aabantu Banyiivu

20. Musawo

21. Sili Taaba (I am ambition) ft Mun G

22. Science

23. Katono katono

24. Gwenonya

25. Embeera

26. Kyowulira

27. Googo ft Kalifa Aganaga

28. Amaaso Urban Remix

29. Everything

30. Kwata Essimu ft Freeboy

31. One chance

32. Fire dancer ft Slim Prince

Awards and recognition

 * Break through Artiste At Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016
 * Best Song of the Year At Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 -Musawo
 * Viral Video Of The Year: Musawo At Club Music Video awards
 * Super Diva Stand Out Act at the Hipipo Awards 2019


 * Best Breakthrough Artist at the Hipipo Awards 2017

Other activities and Achievements.
Winnie Nwagi was given an ambassadorial role for StarTimes, Crown beverages, and Sports Club Villa ambassador in the same year all in 2016.

She was listed on Uganda's top 100 celebrities list of 2021.