Desire Luzinda
Desire Luzinda | |
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Desire Luzinda | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Desire Luzinda 15 August 1984 |
| Origin | Uganda |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Label | Apex Digital Skills |
| Website | https://www.desireluzindafoundation.org/ |
Desire Luzinda (born 15 August 1984) is a Ugandan recording, performing artist, philanthropist, and founder of Desire Luzinda Foundation International (DLFI) established on 5 June 2021.
Luzinda often cited Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston as her inspirations in singing.[1][2] Luzinda sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili.[3]
Personal life
Luzinda is married to gospel singer Levixone.[4][5]
Challenges
On 11 November 2014, Desire Luzinda was interviewed by BBC’s Ugandan correspondent, Catherine Byaruhanga following a scandal where her estranged boyfriend leaked her private pictures.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Desire Luzinda Shifts To Settle In America, Quits Uganda". Newslexpoint.com. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Ugandan pop star faces arrest for 'revenge porn' photos". Week. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ^ "Family, Birth history and School Life of Desire Luzinda". Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ Musenze, John (27 July 2025). "Levixone and Desire Luzinda set wedding date". New Vision. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Benjie (15 August 2025). "PHOTOS: Levixone and Desire Luzinda wed in colourful ceremony". MBU. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "'Revenge porn' victim faces arrest" – via BBC.
- ^ Maganja, Johnson Grace (25 September 2018). "Desire Luzinda talks about her regrets and finding God". Observer.