Elly Wamala Biography
1. Who is Elly Wamala?
Elly Wamala was a Ugandan singer, song writer and recording artist. He is referred to many as the greatest recording artist and singer in Uganda.
2. When was Elly Wamala born?
Elly Wamala was born on December 13, 1995 in Kampala Uganda where he grew up with his family and started his early childhood education before starting his music career in 1952 at National Theatre Kampala.
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| Elly Wamala after Peformance at Uganda National Theatre for Ugandan President |
3. When did Elly Wamala start singing?
Elly Wamala started singing in 1952 but would release his first song in 1956 a single titled Nabutono which was a countrywide massive Hit in Uganda gainng him massive popularity throughout the country.
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4. How many songs did Elly Wamala produce?
Elly Wamala is estimated to have produced over 297 records in his Numerous Albums which is the Biggest catalogue for any Musician in Uganda. His popular songs and Albums include Akana Ka Kawalya, Ani Yali Amanyi, and Tontunulila.
5. What was Elly Wamala net worth at his peak?
Elly Wamala reached his Peak in the 1970’s where the artist was estimated to have a net worth of 36 million Ugandan shillings which made him the Richest Musician in Uganda for the whole Decade from 1970 to 1980.
6. How many children did Elly Wamala have?
Elly Wamala died with 19 biological Children who include James Muwanga Wamala, Spurgeon Wamala who is the Family Heir, Barbara Wamala, Patricia Wamala.
7. Which year did Elly Wamala die?
Elly Wamala died on August 22, 2004 after battling Throat Cancer from 2000 wheich later Killed him at the National Hospital Mulago.
