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Samson Strings
Samson Strings, also known as Samson K. Mukisa, MD, born January 8th, 1996, is a rising Ugandan gospel singer-songwriter, bow harpist, and young producer from Kampala who has independently released more than seven spiritual songs since 2012, until May 2024 when he launched his unique bow harp-infused sound to the official music scene, through release of his maiden single "Ye Mukama Ow'ekisa" which is transforming lives and uplifting spirits to the LORD. Samson has performed the Adungu live in several places, and driving his mission to do much more.

Early Life and Education
Samson grew up under the nurture of Pastor Mitchell L. Mukasa, of then The Kireka Prayer Palace, now leading the Impact for Jesus Ministries Mbalwa, until age nine (2005) when he was received at his now home church, Sonship Ministries Busega, led by Pastor Sarah K. Byekwaso. Affirming his faith at this church and getting baptized saw Samson's musical steps become the foundation of his musical future. Supported by Directors of the Molly and Paul Schools, Paul and Molly M. Wasswa, he attended New Kabale Busega P/S up to 2009, Lubiri Secondary School up to 2015, and later Makerere University, graduating with a government-sponsored medical degree in 2022. During secondary school, Samson met his friend Ronald Kayiza of the Pearl of Africa Children's Choir, who taught him how to play the bow harp (locally, Adungu). This newfound skill inspired Samson to create and publish independent soul-stirring spiritual songs on YouTube and SoundCloud. Samson has polished his musical art with each release, thanks to invaluable, precious listener feedback and special thanks to Mr. Frank Ssendowooza. Samson Strings continued to sing in Lubiri SS Fellowship Choirs alongside schoolmates as well as brethren, including Sunday Amon, Joseph Wasswa Kimuli, Joshua Katumba, Robert Luswata, Hilda Nabasirye, Sandra N,  to mention but a few. As he showcased his skill with the Adungu, Samson composed spirit-sourced songs, some of which were always ministered in the fellowship as a choir alongside other songs composed by other members. Compositions like "Testimony" developed during that time are set to be released through the above collaborations in the near future. Samson co-administers his talents and skills in the gospel music ministry, medicine, computing, and more as life takes its course.

Career
In April 2022, Samson appeared on the Talk The Walk Show hosted by TR. Prosper, which led to his first sponsored spirit-lifting Live Performance of the independently released songs "My God You Win" and "Yesu Alina Bingi" (Luganda) at the Men's Conference at Life Changing Church Ndejje at the invitation of Dr. Israel Mwesigwa. Samson reserves these songs for near-future remix releases.

Since then, Samson has performed several live performances, including his song "Yesu Alina Bingi" at the Chef graduation: Lawrence Bugembe at Busega, Kampala, Uganda, in February 2024.

In May 2024, Samson Strings released his first official studio-quality song, "Ye Mukama Owe'kisa," onto global music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Introducing his unique bow-harp-infused sound on the official music scene cements his stage name and furthers his philanthropic mission.

Independent Releases

 * As I walk in You (Nov.2023)
 * Nkowoole Ekisa Kyo (Jul. 2023)
 * Wamaanyi Oyo Yesu (Dec. 2022)
 * Tewali Alinga Gwe (Aug. 2022)
 * My God You Win (Mar, 2022)
 * Golola Omukono Gwo (Sep.2020)
 * Nyimusa Emikono Gyange (Jul, 2020)

Official Releases

 * Ye Mukama Ow'ekisa (May. 2024)
 * Blessing To Me, (July 2024)

Nomination
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