TAKEAWAYS

• Winnie Nwagi declared 2026 her best musical year yet, citing significant progress compared to her previous achievements in 2025.
• The Swangz Avenue star highlighted staying active with performance bookings and stage delivery as her top priorities.
• Nwagi credited her ongoing success to the relentless hard work of herself and her dedicated directors, Benon Mugumbya and Julius Kyazze.

Swangz Avenue singer Winnie Nwagi has declared 2026 her best musical year yet, saying she has every reason to be grateful for the progress she has made compared to 2025.

Speaking in an interview with a Galaxy FM reporter, the Swangz Avenue singer expressed satisfaction with how the year has unfolded, noting that her musical journey has been rewarding and that she does not take any of her blessings for granted.

According to Nwagi, remaining active in the industry, securing performance bookings and delivering on stage are among the things that matter most to her as an artiste.

“I am grateful musically because this year has been better than last year. I am always grateful for whatever God blesses me with. As long as I am getting bookings and performing well musically, that is all that matters,” she said.

The Matala hitmaker also credited the progress to consistent hard work, pointing out that the effort extends beyond her personal commitment to the dedication of the entire team at Swangz Avenue.

She particularly acknowledged the contribution of her directors, Benon Mugumbya and Julius Chazze, saying their work behind the scenes has played an important role in maintaining her musical momentum.

“Hard work has definitely been put in. Even at Swangz Avenue and in my personal life, it has been hard work. When you look at my directors, Benon Mugumbya and Julius Chazze, you can see that they are also putting in the work,” Nwagi added.

Nwagi has remained a formidable force in Uganda’s music industry, sustaining her relevance for more than a decade through performances, releases and a strong stage presence.