Nasejje Jalia

Nasejje Jalia (born February 29, 1992), known professonially as Zabuli, is a Ugandan Gospel and dance hall-ragga musician from Entebbe. She began her music career in 2013 and has released several hit songs. She has won several awards internationally and locally including the Collaboration of the year at Viga awards 2016^[1] and Best contemporary song Viga Awards 2023.

Zabuli is the third of five children.^[2][3] She was raised by a Christian mother and a Muslem father, and had a "chaotic" childhood, as her family frequently fought over which religion the children would be raised in.^[4][5]

At age 19, Zabuli had an unintended pregnancy with a Muslim man with whom she did not foresee a future. The memory of her mother's recent widowhood and her warnings about the importance of family and responsibility weighed heavily on her. Zabuli felt a profound sense of guilt and selfishness, perceiving the pregnancy as a betrayal of both her mother's expectations and her own aspirations.^[6] Zabuli attempted to self-induce an abortion. When this failed, she sought medical assistance. During the medical procedure, Zabuli experienced a severe medical complication, leading to a near-death experience.^[7]

Zabuli began her music career in 2013 with the release of his debut single "Take the wheel". She has since released several other songs including "Dede", "Kaidali", "Mwana Wa Muloodi", and "Kyeeya". Zabuli has collaborated with several other artists including Esther Hadasha, Philla, and Coopy Bly.

The Can You Praise Talent Search is a mentorship and discipleship talent search program for talented Christian artists (singers or rappers) in its second season organised by Zabuli Music Ministries.^[8] The talent search is open to solo artists or music groups who are at least 18 years old.^[9][10]

Here is a list of some of his songs.^[11][12]

Albums