She is not afraid to make strong decisions either. Despite having a well paying job as a presenter on Capital FM, Juliana left radio in 2006 to because she needed to concentrate on her music and her son.
As Juliana has found out, even outside the public limelight, it is not easy to be a mother when every now and then you must travel often, many times not on your chosen programme. Sometimes, she has to travel away for long days out of the country. Even when in Uganda, shehas to work at night (all shows take place at night), meaning she has less and less time for her son, Keron.
“I always miss the opportunity to tuck my son into bed myself. However I am glad he understands the nature of my job, which makes me feel less guilty. But at the end of the day like any other mother I do feel bad about having to go away for days, weeks, and months and leaving him behind. Sometimes I miss him so much that I cry,”Juliana says.
While wining awards was good, the increasing popularity came with many challenges, especially the need to always prove to her fans that she has a favourite song every now and then, and was the darling they always expect her to be.
It is no secret that while female musicians are doing well in Uganda, as epitomised by Juliana, female artists are still second best when it comes to officials music recognition.
The annual pearl of Africa Music Awards have be mentioned as a case in point. “Why is it that ever since these awards started, it is only males who are nominated for the Artist of the year? Males have dominated it. You remember last year Juliana Kanyomozi did well with her singles but she was not nominated for the Artist of the year. So I want that thing to be changed,” says Lillian Mbabazi a member of the Blu3 music group.
Juliana was born 29years to Prince Gerald Manyindo (RIP) and Mrs Catherine Manyindo. It might come as a surprise, but yes, Juliana is a princess of Tooro kingdom. Her father Manyindo and Kaboyo (King Oyo’s father) are biological brothers.
If you want any advise from Juliana, well, listen to her songs. For example in Nkyanoonya she talks about patience when looking for a soul mate “because I have learnt that it doesn’t help to rush into a relationship before getting to know the person well”.
“I sing about sensitive topics but most of all I sing about issues that touch our lives deeply. I sing songs that inspire others. I especially sing encouraging my ladies to have the confidence to say and do what’s right for them and not feel oppressed in a relationship,” Juliana says in a recent interview.
She gives the example of her song ‘Nabikoowa‘. “Some people thought it was a harsh song but I don’t believe that. I believe that each one of us has a right to get up and make a move towards our own happiness especially when they feel they are not being given back the love and fairness that they deserve. I hope that defines me as a woman and a singer,” Juliana says.
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