Biography:
Carol Nantongo is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, recording artist and teacher. Carol was born on November 17, 1992 to parents Mr Mugerwa John and Rose Namagembe.
She grew up in the Kampala suburbs of Namugongo and Kyaliwajjala. Carol Nantongo claims that her father abandoned her when she was young, 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 unfortunately quit in senior five since she couldn’t afford the tuition
Carol Nantogo currently teaches hairstyling at the UYDEL institute in Wandegeya in addition to performing music.
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 also tried her luck when she went 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.
In 2017, she rose to prominence with the release of her hit singles Ontuka ft. Dr Hilderman and Tukigale ft. popular artist Eddy Yawe.
Carol Nantongo has had her fiar share 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.
Her reported net worth is estimated to be UGX 80 million. She also is recorded to have earned close to UGX 25 million from her concerts and performances in 2022.
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