Rapper Lubangakene Emmy, popularly known as Ecee, has earned four nominations at the UG Hip-Hop Awards 2026 with his hit song, Kitgum.
The song was named among the nominees in four categories at the 9th edition of the UG Hip-Hop Awards, which is set to take place at Motiv Bugolobi in Kampala. The nominations include Inspirational Song of the Year, Male Rapper of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year.
The nominations mark a major milestone for Ecee, one of Uganda's emerging rappers from Northern Uganda, who continues to raise the profile of hip-hop culture in the country.
In addition to the four nominations for Kitgum, Ecee also earned recognition in other categories, with Concysson nominated for Album of the Year and Iloko Kato, featuring Timcence, nominated for Collaboration of the Year.
Ecee's music blends hip-hop, trap, melodic rap, and Afro-influenced sounds, often reflecting Acholi pride and the realities of the Kampala hustle.
The Kitgum-born rapper, songwriter, and producer first gained widespread attention with his song My Name. He has since released several popular tracks, including Vibration, Maintain, Like Sheebah, Pain Killer, Lega Na, Why Me, Tip & Toe, and UG Funk.
Meanwhile, voting for the awards is underway, although the official voting deadline has not been publicly specified. It remains to be seen whether Kitgum will turn its nominations into a winning moment for Ecee at the awards ceremony.
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