SHEEBAH KARUNGI Biography • Ugandan Musician, Dancer & Actress Full name Sheebah Karungi Stage names Sheebah • Queen Karma • Queen Sheebah Born 11 November 1989 Birthplace Kawempe, Kampala, Uganda Genres Afro-pop, R&B, Dancehall, Reggae Profession Musician, dancer, actress, entrepreneur Active 2006–present Early Life Sheebah Karungi was born on 11 November 1989 in Kawempe, Kampala, Uganda, and was raised by her mother, Edith Kabazungu. She attended Kawempe Muslim Primary School and later Midland High School, Kawempe. Accounts of her early life describe significant financial challenges. She began dancing as a teenager and joined the Stingerz dance group before moving to the Obsessions Music Group in 2006. Rise to Music While with Obsessions, Sheebah developed a stronger interest in music and recorded songs before pursuing a solo career. In 2010 she released “Kunyenyenza,” described by biographical sources as her first official solo single. Her career gained major momentum through “Automatic” and especially “Ice Cream,” which became a breakthrough hit. Breakthrough and Major Releases In 2014, Sheebah released the five-track Ice Cream EP. The project helped establish her as one of Uganda’s prominent female recording artists. She subsequently released Nkwatako (2016), Karma (2017), and Samali (2021). Her catalogue includes songs such as “Ice Cream,” “Nkwatako,” “Twesana,” “Jordan,” “Nakyuka,” and “Tunywe.” Acting Career Sheebah also pursued acting. In 2016, she appeared as Shakira in the Disney film Queen of Katwe, marking a notable expansion of her career beyond music. Awards and Recognition Sheebah has received recognition from Ugandan and regional music award organizations, including the HiPipo Music Awards, Uganda Music Awards and Zzina Awards. The Uganda National Musicians Federation lists her as its 1st Vice President and describes her as a Ugandan musician, dancer, actress and activist. She was elected to that federation leadership in 2024.

Music and Cultural Impact Known professionally as Sheebah and Queen Karma, she has built a strong public profile through music, performance, fashion and entertainment. Her career developed from dance and group performance into a successful solo recording career, making her one of Uganda’s best-known female entertainers. Selected Discography • Ice Cream — EP (2014) • Nkwatako — album (2016) • Karma — album (2017) • Samali — album (2021) Sources This biography was compiled from publicly available biographical sources, including the Uganda National Musicians Federation, AllMusic, Pulse Uganda and Howwe Uganda. Facts can change over time, so current roles and statistics should be verified when publishing an updated profile.