Sheebah Karungi is a Ugandan recording artist, dancer and actress born on November 11,1989. She grew up in Kawempe where she was raised by her mother after her father passed away when she was just a little girl. Despite this difficult start in life, Sheebah was determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a musician and she began singing and dancing at a very young age. Sheebah is known for her unique style in music and fashion and for her genre-bending music
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Sheebah Karungi is not only a popular musician, but she is also actively involved in philanthropic activities. She has used her platform to support various charitable causes and organizations in Uganda, including those focused on education, health, and social welfare.
One of the causes that Sheebah is passionate about is promoting education for young girls in Uganda. She has been involved in several campaigns and initiatives aimed at increasing access to education for girls, for instance In 2019, Sheebah launched a scholarship program for young girls in Uganda who are unable to afford education. The program, which is runs through her charity organization, Sheebah Karungi Foundation, provides financial assistance to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to enable them to complete their education.
"I want to inspire young girls to dream big and believe in themselves. That's why I started the Sheebah Karungi Foundation, to provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities for underprivileged girls." - Sheebah Karungi speaking about the reason why she started her foundation in an interview with The Observer.
Sheebah has been involved in initiatives focused on social welfare, such as supporting disadvantaged communities and promoting environmental sustainability. For example, she has worked with organizations to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to communities in need and has promoted eco-friendly practices like recycling and tree planting for example In 2020, she launched a tree planting campaign to encourage people plant trees and protect the environment.
She has also been involved in campaigns to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in Uganda. In 2021, she was part of a campaign to mark International Women's Day, which included a panel discussion and a charity concert to raise funds towards women causes.
In addition, Sheebah has also been involved in a campaign aimed at reducing drunk driving and promoting road safety in Uganda. The campaign is called "Red Card to Drunk Driving," which is aimed at encouraging people to make a pledge to avoid drunk driving and to always use a designated driver or public transportation when they have been drinking.
Uganda is truly blessed to have Sheebah Karungi
