**Real Name**: Daniel Kazibwe **Stage Name**: Ragga Dee **Date of Birth**: 19 January 1973 **Nationality**: Ugandan **Profession**: Musician, Politician, Entrepreneur
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#### ? Music Career
Ragga Dee is one of the pioneers of Uganda’s modern music industry and a respected veteran in the East African entertainment scene. His music style blends **ragga**, **dancehall**, and **Afropop**, often sung in **Luganda**, **English**, and **Swahili**. He rose to prominence in the **1990s** and helped shape the sound that came to define Ugandan pop and dancehall music.
Some of his most popular tracks include: - *Mbawe* - *Oyagala Cash* - *Letter O* - *Abatesi*
Ragga Dee is known for his energetic stage presence, catchy choruses, and feel-good music. He was part of the **Viva Stars** group in the early days of his career.
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#### ? Awards & Recognition
- **Lifetime Achievement Awards** from various Ugandan music bodies - A key figure in establishing the **Uganda Musicians Association (UMA)** - Regarded as a “godfather” figure in Ugandan music
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#### ? Political Career
Ragga Dee entered politics and contested for the **Kampala Lord Mayor** seat in **2016** under the **NRM (National Resistance Movement)** party. Though he didn’t win, his political engagement reflected his interest in civic leadership and development.
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#### ? Other Ventures
Outside of music and politics, Ragga Dee is also an entrepreneur. He owns several businesses in Kampala, including ventures in **transport**, **real estate**, and **entertainment**. He has also been involved in music promotion and nurturing young talent.
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#### ? Personal Life
Ragga Dee is known to be a family man and keeps much of his personal life private. Despite controversies over the years, he remains a central figure in Uganda’s showbiz and cultural development.
