Angella Franklin Keihongani Katatumba (born 21 February 1989) is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, philanthropist, diplomat and businesswoman.
Early life and career
Angella, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is the daughter of H.E Prof. Boney Mwebesa Katatumba, the Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda, and Gertrude Katatumba, the proprietor of AFK Beauty Clinic Kabalagala. She has a sister named Rosemary and seven brothers: Allan, Dennis, Rugiirwa (Angella’s twin brother), Colin (deceased), Ken, Ian, and Jay.
Angella received her primary education in Uganda at the Katatumba Academy before attending Belmont Senior Secondary School in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, where she earned a diploma in Public Relations. She further pursued her studies at Oxford Brookes University in England, obtaining Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Law. At the same institution, Angella continued her education and earned a master’s degree in International Management/Public Relations. Subsequently, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where she gained professional experience.
Returning to Uganda, Angella assumed the role of managing director at her late father’s establishment, Hotel Diplomaté. In 2017, following her father’s passing, she served as the Acting Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda for two years until a new appointee was chosen by the President of Pakistan, H.E Mamnoon Hussain.
Beyond her involvement in the music industry, Angella established the Angella Katatumba Development Foundation (AKDF), an NGO that encompasses her various music-related projects.
Parents and family
Angella Katatumba parents are H.E Prof. Boney Mwebesa Katatumba (father), the Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda, and Gertrude Katatumba (mother), the proprietor of AFK Beauty Clinic Kabalagala.
She has a sister named Rosemary and seven brothers: Allan, Dennis, Rugiirwa (Angella’s twin brother), Colin (deceased), Ken, Ian, and Jay.
Husband and children
Angella Katatumba was married to Ward Alonzo who was a USA marine for eight years while still in the states. The marriage turned violent and they decided to divorce.
Angella Katatumba was in a relationship with Daddy Andre, Uganda’s music producer but the relationship didn’t last for long and according to Angella, they broke up after Daddy Andre refused to test for HIV/AIDS.
Children
Angella Katatumba has no kids at the moment.
Net Worth
Angella Katatumba has an estimated net worth of around $800, 000 – $1.5 million.
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