Artist profile
Sheebah Karungi
Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Sheebah or Queen Karma, is a multi-award-winning Ugandan musician, dancer, actress, and feminist activist. She is widely recognized as one of East Africa's most successful and influential female artists, pioneering genres like Afro-pop, dancehall, and R&B. [1, 2, 3]
Key Career Highlights
- Breakthrough: Rose to massive fame in 2014 with her hit single "Ice Cream".
- Music Awards: Dominated the HiPipo Music Awards, winning Best Female Artist back-to-back from 2015 all the way through 2024.
- Acting Debut: Starred as Shakira in the acclaimed Disney sports-drama film Queen of Katwe.
- Leadership: Appointed Vice President of the Uganda National Musician Federation in 2024. [1, 2]
Top Albums & Songs
- Studio Albums: Notable records include Nkwatako (2016), Karma Queen (2017), and Samali (2020).
- Major Hits: Known for crowd favorites like "Sweet Sensation" (feat. Orezi), "Nkwatako", and recent 2026 releases like "Nsi Namba" and "Mummy Wange". [1, 2, 3, 4]
Background & Early Life
Born on November 11, 1989, in Kawempe, Kampala, Sheebah initially started out as a dancer. At age 15, she joined the Stingers dance troupe before moving to the prominent Ugandan musical group Obsessions in 2006. She went solo in 2010 and built an independent empire, recently managing her music under her own label, Karma Music
