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Matilda Whitney Nakayima

Matilda Whitney Nakayima

Ugandan musician (born 1996)

Matilda Whitney Nakayima[1] is a Ugandan musician and empowerment advocate known by her stage name Matty Witty[2][3] for her contributions to music[4] and advocacy for people with disabilities.[5] Her advocacy extends beyond physical disabilities,[5] encompassing various forms of disadvantage, including gender, prejudice, race, health issues such as cholera, easy access to quality education, and parental guidance.

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Early life and education

Matilda Whitney Nakayima was born on April 16, 1996, to the renowned Ugandan musician Joanita Kawalya.[6][7][8] She completed her elementary, middle, and high school education before joining Makerere University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music.[9][10]

Music career

Matty Witty discovered her passion for music[11] at an early age, leading to her initiation into the music scene during her childhood.

Other responsibilities

  • Pioneering member of Female Performing Artists Uganda (March 6, 2019).
  • Participant in the Open Day and Dance Festival (2018) by the Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University, and Norwegian University College of Dance, Norway.[12]
  • Member of Stigmaless, Joint Adherent Brothers and Sisters against HIV/AIDS (JABASA) (2020).
  • Member of GBV Prevention Network, Kampala, Uganda (2023), an organization dedicated to preventing violence against women.
  • Involvement in HIV/AIDS campaigns, including performances at the International Day of the Girl Child (Uganda) in 2020.
  • Participation in the 2nd Annual UNASO Women's Summit (July 7–8, 2022),[13] focusing on Gender-Based Violence and HIV prevention.
  • Active engagement in projects such as the Hear Her Cry Campaign and an E-concert dedicated to combating Gender-Based Violence.
  • Performer in the 1st Season of the Dance with Valentino show (2021).[6]

References

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    Afrowest, Entertainment (February 20, 2020). "Biography : Matilda Whitney Nakayima ( MATTY WITTY)". FaceBook. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
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    "Matty Witty". Instagram. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
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    Ombeere, Kumpi. "Ombeere Kumpi". Uganda Sounds.
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    "Matty Witty". Boom Play.
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    Satisfashionug (January 3, 2021). "Joanita Kawalya Opens Up On The Challenges of Raising a Child with a Physical Disability!". Satisfashionug.
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    Dance With Valentino (May 2, 2021). "Joanita Kawalya : I almost Died When I Gave Birth to My Daughter Matilda". YOUTUBE.
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    "Kawalya gets Rotary Award". December 31, 2007. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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    Brian, Musaasizi (26 July 2020). "Afrigo Band's Joanita Kawalya, husband mark 25 years of Marriage". Redpepper.
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    Makerere, University (Jan 14, 2020). "Makerere AR 70th Graduation Lists Day 4 - 17th Jan 2020". Makerere University. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved Feb 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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    Scribd. "Makerere University 70th Graduation List - First Class". Scribd.
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    Aidah, Nabunjo (December 14, 2021). "I Want To Spread Awareness Through My Music - Matty Whitty". rxradio.
  12. [12]
    "Norwegian University College of Dance extends MoU with Performing Arts & Film Department". Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  13. [13]
    "2nd Annual UNASO Women's Summit". Instagram. June 28, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
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