Gravity Omutujju

Gereson Wabuyi, known professionally as Gravity Omutujju, is a Ugandan rapper.[1][2] He has collaborated with numerous other Ugandan musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, David Lutalo, King Saha, and Catherine Kusasira.

Gravity Omutujju
Born1993
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
OccupationMusician

Early life and education

Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in Nakulabye.[3]

Career

Wabuyi started singing as a student at Old Kampala Secondary school, where he picked up Gravity Omutujju as a stage name. At the age of 17, he signed with Redemption Studios, where he recorded his first song, "Joanita".

He later joined producer Didi in Born Fire, a Makindye-based group, where he connected with other artists with whom he has collaborated.[3] He has received media attention for his criticisms of other musicians.

Discography
    • Walumbe zaya, 2011
    • Omwooto, 2015
    • Broken English, 2016
    • Ekyakuzala, 2019
    • Embuzi zakutidde, 2018
    • Omusomesa, 2015
    • Joanita, 2013
    • Kappa yo, 2019
    • Balance the boat, 2018
    • Towakana, 2015
    • Teri dogo, 2014
    • Hits, 2015
    • Tunyumize, 2016
    • Bitandise, 2020
    • Nyabo, 2020
    • Abanyampi, 2019
    • Wakulemye, 2015
    • Ampalana, 2018
    • Malangajja, 2013

Awards and recognition
  • Winner - Teeniez Breakout Artist 2013[4]
  • Winner - Best Hip Hop Song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2013[5]
  • Buzz Tenniez awards – breakthrough artist of the year, 2013[3]
  • Hipipo music awards – Hip hop song of the year, 2013[3]
  • MTN hip hop awards – most downloaded song, 2016[3]
  • MTN hip hop awards – best rapper central, 2019[3]

Nominations
  • Nominated - Best Hip Hop song at the HiPipo Music Awards 2014[6]
  • Nominated - Best Munyole musician in East Africa

References
  1. "Mind those you meet on your way up-Gravity Omutujju". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. "Gravity Omutujju Hooks TV Presenter". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. Uganda, Flash (24 August 2020). "Gravity Omutujju: Biography, Wife, House, Music, Age and Family of Gereson Wabuyi". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  4. "Young mulo tops buzz awards nominees' list". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  5. "Gravity Omutujju Music App - Uganda's Best Rapper 1.5 APK + Mod (Unlocked) for Android". www.luckymodapk.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. "Makerere's Spice Diana Nominated in the HiPipo Music Awards". Retrieved 27 December 2014.

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