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Vana Boi
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Vana Boi, with the birth name Ssaka Shone Abdalah, is an emerging Afrobeats and R&B artist from Uganda, steadily capturing attention with his emotive sound and compelling presence. Born in 2006 in Nakaseke, Luweero District, he currently resides in Kampala, where he continues to hone his skills and expand his artistic reach. A proud alumnus of St. John Primary School and Target Community College, Vana Boi made his official debut in December 2024 with "Am Coming." As the firstborn in his family, he brings a sense of purpose and vision to his music, one that resonates deeply with his growing audience. Bold, talented, and self-driven, Vana Boi is a rising name in Uganda’s new wave of sound.
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