Who is Carol Nantongo? Flash Uganda Media looks at her biography, age, husband, family, tribe, music, album, songs, net worth, boyfriend and relationship with Eddy Yawe, Levixone, Dr Hilderman, Mathias Walukaaga, and Dagy Nyce, early life and education of a Ugandan recording artist.
Carol Nantongo is a singer, songwriter, recording artist and teacher from Uganda.
In 2017, she rose to prominence with the release of her hit singles Ontuka ft. Dr Hilderman and Tukigale ft. popular artist Eddy Yawe.
Early life and Education
Carol Nantongo was born on November 17, 1992, in the Central region of Uganda, Buganda kingdom to Mr Mugerwa John (father) and Rose Namagembe (mother).
She grew up in the Kampala suburbs of Namugongo and Kyaliwajjala. Carol Nantongo claims that her father abandoned her when she was young, despite the fact that he had some money.
She stated that she and her siblings would sometimes spend the night at her aunt’s house.
Carol Nantongo began her primary school education at Sunset Primary School in Kireka and then transferred to Kireka Grammar Primary School, where she finished her primary school education.
After that, she enrolled in Kira Secondary School, where she completed her O’level studies. She continued with her A Level studies at Kira SS but regrettably quit in senior five since she couldn’t afford the tuition.
Work experience
Carol Nantogo teaches hairstyling at the UYDEL institute in Wandegeya in addition to performing music.
Music Career
Carol Nantongo, who grew up with her parents in Namugongo, started singing as a young child and was able to join the church choir there.
She had initially been encouraged to participate in Rated Next competitions by her friends who saw potential in her. She tried it at the auditions, but she lacked the confidence, thus she was chased. In her defence, she was only uninterested in music at the time.
The second time she went with her pals to the De New Eagles tryouts, she had no intention of signing up. Her companion then drove her to Gold Production, where manager Kavuma gave her the chance after Catherine Kusasira noticed her talent.
She had gone to the Bat Valley Theatre with one of her friends, who had introduced her to Mesach Semakula. She joined the Golden Band after being welcomed by Mesach Semakula, who later helped her progress her career by having her 2016 hit track, “Ontuka ft. Dr. Hilderman,” become a success.
Relationships
Carol Nantongo has had a number of relationships. However, every one of these relationships has ended in heartbreak.
Among others, Carol dated NTV anchor Dagy Nyce, Dr Hilderman, gospel musician Levixone, and singer Mathias Walukaaga of Kadongo Kamu.
Carol, however, came out to clarify that she loved Dagy only as a friend and not romantically after there had been rumours about their connection.
On breaking up with Mathias Walukagga, he took back the car and laptop he had bought her.
Achievements and Awards
As a solo artist, Carol Nantongo generates an annual income of UGX 16 million after leaving the band. Her reported net worth is estimated to be UGX 80 million. She is expected to earn more than UGX 25 million from her concerts and performances in 2022.
Albums
- Nsika (2021)
- Tukiggale (2018)
Songs
- Oliwa (2022)
- Kamese Tambula (2021)
- Ensonga (2021) ft Kabuye Sembogga
- Nakusiima (2021)
- Ontuuka (2018)
- Bittafutafu (2021)
- Ndagilira (2019)
- Misumali (2021)
- Ompuuba (2021)
- Wankwekula (2021)
- Kufa Kuwona
- Tukigale (2018) ft Eddy Yawe
- Gwe Wange (2021)
- Nsika (2021)
- Ndagirila (2021)
- Jangu (2019) ft. Chosen Becky
- Silwana (2021) ft. Sheebah
Controversies
Ugandan celebrities, particularly musicians, have one thing in common: they are harsh on anyone who dares to criticize them. Winnie Nwagi has a track record in this area, as has Ykee Benda, but there is one person we did not expect to see on board: Carol Nantongo.
When one of her followers commented on her weight after she posted a picture of herself, the former Golden Band singer lost it. Carol Nantongo had harsh words for the fan who referred to her as fat.
Tonny Micheal Ssekyanzi questioned Carol’s decision to dump her portable size in his comment: “But what happened to you Carol?” If I recall correctly, you were portable and beautiful in 2015, during the time of your Nsika video, but these days…”
In response, the artist told Tonny that what matters is that she looks healthy because she eats and sleeps well. She also advised him to stop insulting people and focus on how he could build his life.
Carol Nantongo, a former Golden Production singer, had a bad weekend after visiting South Africa to celebrate her birthday and perform at an event. The “Oliwa” singer incurred the wrath of Ugandans in South Africa when an event promoter whisked her off stage midway through her performance.
The incident enraged the audience, who claimed Carol Nantongo arrived late for the performance and was rushed off stage after only three songs. The raucous immediately erupted, leaving many fuming and cursing as the event promoter chastised Nantongo for not fully respecting her fans who had graced the occasion.
However, her manager, Michael Judas, explained that they arrived very late at the South African airport around 3:00 a.m. and did not catch enough sleep.
Carol Nantongo left the Golden Band, where she began her career, in 2020. Carol Nantogo stated in a recent interview that her departure from the Golden band was forced by group politics.
“First and foremost, I left because the group was tainted by politics.” This eventually led to an unhealthy working environment,” Nantongo told Galaxy FM’s Mr. Henrie.
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