George Lubega Timothy (born 8 June 1984) is a Ugandan singer known by his stage name Exodus. He made his musical debut in 2008 with his hit single "Ganja Man".
Exodus (musician)
Birth name
Lubega George Timothy
Also known as
Exodus Ug
Born
(1984-06-08) 8 June 1984 (age 39) Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda
Exodus was raised by a single mother, who died when he was 10 years old. He was then taken in until he was 12 years old by his polygamous father. Exodus had to join the streets of Kampala after being rejected by his physically and mentally abusive father.[1] At age 12 in 1996, he started feeding in dustbins, smoking marijuana, sniffing petrol and pickpocketing for a living around Katwe, Dewinton road and Owino market which was his base.[2] In 2001, he left the streets for Nakulabye in Kiyaaye where together with a friend, Dan Kimuli, began a new life.
It was Kimuli who suggested that he visit pastor Robert Kayanja's Miracle Centre church. "I wanted to taste this Jesus that was preached that day, and the following week I went back and gave my life to Jesus" said Exodus in an interview. His first hit as a solo artist "Once a Ganja Man" narrates the journey of his life on the streets of Kampala to his transformation as a follower of Christ. In "Once a Ganja man" he narrates, "Remember the days of Ganja, when we used to smoke Ganja"[3] This single became an anthem in churches, conferences and even at secular concerts. The Once a ganja man single became so massive and it got huge airplay on radio and Television stations worldwide. At his age, his first serious single managed to get airplay on MTV base yet those that joined the industry years back and even have the funds to facilitate their projects have failed to have their songs played on MTV. With just one song, Exodus won several awards from religious organisations and Buzz Magazine.
Music careeredit
After meeting Pastor Kayanja in 2002, in 2004 he became a leader and singer in the church choir. It is the same year that Isaac Rucibigango (Rucci) recruited Exodus and two others, Bahati Nsereko and Kenneth Tusubira, to form the Sauti band that toured the Great Lakes region.
He toured Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. While in Kenya in 2007, he left Sauti. In 2008, he released his first song Ganjaman. The song later became very big and it took over Uganda and beyond. He followed that single with Addicted, I am Walking and his biggest hit yet, Igwe. He is now working on his first 12-track album. With only four songs under his belt, Exodus has been nominated for, and won more awards than many musicians who have been in the field much longer. In 2009, he was nominated for an MTV Africa Music Awards and won four Buzz teen awards.[4] He has also won the Groove awards based in Nairobi,[5]Pearl of Africa Music Awards; won two Olive gospel awards[6] and was nominated in the All Africa Gospel Music awards in London as one of Africa's best gospel artistes.
Charityedit
Exodus worked as the Artistic Director and Peace Ambassador of the Irene Gleeson Foundation (IGF) based in Northern Uganda. IGF is a charitable organisation taking care of more than 10,000 ex-child soldiers. On 19 August 2012, Exodus held a concert in Kampala, Uganda, in the Victoria hall of Serena Hotel to raise money to support the children of IGF. Exodus performed with featuring artists such as Isaiah Katumwa, Maurice Kirya, Isaac Rucci, G Way, Hum Kay and Tabu Flo. All the proceeds went to the Foundation.[7][8]
^Rogers, Balamaga (22 August 2012). "Exodus in concert: Gospel Music for a Cause « Proggie – Events in and around Kampala!". Proggie.ug. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
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George Lubega Timothy born 8 June 1984 is a Ugandan singer known by his stage name Exodus He made his musical debut in 2008 with his hit single Ganja Man Exodus musician Birth nameLubega George TimothyAlso known asExodus UgBorn 1984 06 08 8 June 1984 age 39 Nsambya Kampala UgandaGenresR amp B Afrobeats Hip hopLabelsGear EntertainmentWebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 Early life 2 Music career 3 Charity 4 Personal life 5 Awards and nominations 6 External links 7 ReferencesEarly life editExodus was raised by a single mother who died when he was 10 years old He was then taken in until he was 12 years old by his polygamous father Exodus had to join the streets of Kampala after being rejected by his physically and mentally abusive father 1 At age 12 in 1996 he started feeding in dustbins smoking marijuana sniffing petrol and pickpocketing for a living around Katwe Dewinton road and Owino market which was his base 2 In 2001 he left the streets for Nakulabye in Kiyaaye where together with a friend Dan Kimuli began a new life It was Kimuli who suggested that he visit pastor Robert Kayanja s Miracle Centre church I wanted to taste this Jesus that was preached that day and the following week I went back and gave my life to Jesus said Exodus in an interview His first hit as a solo artist Once a Ganja Man narrates the journey of his life on the streets of Kampala to his transformation as a follower of Christ In Once a Ganja man he narrates Remember the days of Ganja when we used to smoke Ganja 3 This single became an anthem in churches conferences and even at secular concerts The Once a ganja man single became so massive and it got huge airplay on radio and Television stations worldwide At his age his first serious single managed to get airplay on MTV base yet those that joined the industry years back and even have the funds to facilitate their projects have failed to have their songs played on MTV With just one song Exodus won several awards from religious organisations and Buzz Magazine Music career editAfter meeting Pastor Kayanja in 2002 in 2004 he became a leader and singer in the church choir It is the same year that Isaac Rucibigango Rucci recruited Exodus and two others Bahati Nsereko and Kenneth Tusubira to form the Sauti band that toured the Great Lakes region He toured Tanzania Rwanda and Kenya While in Kenya in 2007 he left Sauti In 2008 he released his first song Ganjaman The song later became very big and it took over Uganda and beyond He followed that single with Addicted I am Walking and his biggest hit yet Igwe He is now working on his first 12 track album With only four songs under his belt Exodus has been nominated for and won more awards than many musicians who have been in the field much longer In 2009 he was nominated for an MTV Africa Music Awards and won four Buzz teen awards 4 He has also won the Groove awards based in Nairobi 5 Pearl of Africa Music Awards won two Olive gospel awards 6 and was nominated in the All Africa Gospel Music awards in London as one of Africa s best gospel artistes Charity editExodus worked as the Artistic Director and Peace Ambassador of the Irene Gleeson Foundation IGF based in Northern Uganda IGF is a charitable organisation taking care of more than 10 000 ex child soldiers On 19 August 2012 Exodus held a concert in Kampala Uganda in the Victoria hall of Serena Hotel to raise money to support the children of IGF Exodus performed with featuring artists such as Isaiah Katumwa Maurice Kirya Isaac Rucci G Way Hum Kay and Tabu Flo All the proceeds went to the Foundation 7 8 Personal life editExodus is married to Brenda Mwanje 9 Awards and nominations editYear Award Category Result2008 Groove Awards Best Uganda Artist Won2009 Buzz Teeniez Awards Best Gospel Artist Won2009 Groove Awards Best Artist Group of the Year Uganda Nominee2010 Groove Awards Artist of the Year Uganda Won2011 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Gospel Artiste Won2011 Olive Gospel Music Awards Best Male Artist Won2011 Groove Awards Artist of the Year Uganda Won2012 Olive Gospel Music Awards Best Contemporary Artist Won2012 Groove Awards Artist of the Year Uganda Won2012 Groove Awards Video of the Year Alemba amp Exodus Won2012 Groove Awards Ragga Reggae Song of the Year Alemba amp Exodus Won2013 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Hottest Gospel Song Nominee2013 Groove Awards Artist of the Year Uganda Won2014 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Hottest Gospel Song Prophecy Won2014 Groove Awards East and Central Africa Artiste of the Year NomineeExternal links editOfficial Instagram YouTube ChannelReferences edit Abu Baker Mulumba 31 July 2012 The Observer Exodus gives back this August Observer ug Archived from the original on 6 December 2022 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Sam says 11 March 2013 Exodus Ganja Man 10 Things You Didn t Know About Him Uganda Picks Ugandapicks com Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Exodus Once A Ganja Man Now Goodman Music News HiPipo com 7 March 2010 Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 27 October 2013 BUZZ Official Website Buzzteenz com Archived from the original on 5 August 2013 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Baranga Samson 15 April 2012 The Observer Exodus set to win at Groove awards Observer ug Archived from the original on 6 December 2022 Retrieved 27 October 2013 1 dead link Rogers Balamaga 22 August 2012 Exodus in concert Gospel Music for a Cause Proggie Events in and around Kampala Proggie ug Retrieved 27 October 2013 A Celebration of Gospel Exodus In The Igwe Live Charity Concert Kampala Serena Conference Centre Welcome to the Ugandan Diaspora News Online Ugandandiasporanews com Archived from the original on 6 December 2022 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Exodus is spreading the gospel in church and club Sqoop Social networking Ugnda humor lifestyle Gossip Music Videos artists celebrity fashion satire and fine li Sqoop co ug 20 April 2012 Archived from the original on 26 August 2014 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Retrieved from https en 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