Cindy Sanyu Explained

Cinderella Sanyu
Birth Place:Kampala, Uganda
Nationality:Ugandan
Occupation:Musician
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Label:Star Maker ltd
Years Active:2003present
Associated Acts:
Partner:Mario Brunetti (2007-2016); Ken Muyiisa (2017-2018); Okuyo Joel Atiku Prynce(2021–present)

Cinderella Sanyu (professionally known as Cindy or Cindy Sanyu) is a Ugandan musician.[1] She was one of the original members of Blu*3, along with Lilian Mbabazi and Jackie Chandiru.[2] She has performed with P-Square, Wahu, Beenie Man, Ne-Yo, Tiwa savage, Bobi Wine, Shaggy, Chameleon, Bebe Cool, Davido, Mr. G and Radio & Weasel.[3]

Early life and education

Cindy was born in Kampala, Uganda,[4] but hails from Mbale district.[5]

Music

Cindy started singing when she was 6 in her local church at a small town called Ntinda. She took part in "Capital Radio All Stars talent search" when she was 16 years old.[6] She took third place. She worked with producer Steve Jean who made sure she participated in the "Coca-Cola Pop Stars" contest, which led to the formation of Blu*3 in 2003.[4] With Blu*3, Cindy found music success winning the Best Artist/Group from Uganda & Best Music Video from Uganda in the 2005 Kisima Music Awards, Video of the Year ("Hitaji") in the 2005 Pearl of Africa Music Awards[7] and Video of the Year ("Burrn") in the 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards[8] and being nominated for best East African Group in the 2005 Kora Awards,[9] Best East African Album (Hitaji) in the 2005 Tanzania Music Awards[10] Best East African Video ("Frisky") in the 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards,[11] Best Group & Best Performer in the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards[12] and Best East African Song ('Where you are' with Radio & Weasel) in the 2010 Tanzania music awards.

Cindy was dropped from the group. In 2008,[13] she embarked on a solo career. Her debu solo album Ayokyayokya (2009) topped charts all over East Africa with hits like "Mbikooye" and "Nawewe", "Ayokyayokya", and "One and Only".[14] She has had more successful songs, like "Selekta".

Acting

Cindy got her debut film acting role as the lead in the Ugandan musical drama film Bella. Her performance earned her nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Young Actor, Africa Lead Role In Film (Non Nigerian) at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Best Actress at Uganda Film Festival Awards, all in 2018.[15] [16] [17]

She later worked on the film November Tear, released in 2019.[18]

Personal life

Cinderella Sanyu was in a relationship with Mario Brunetti and the relationship produced a daughter, Amani.[19] She got engaged to actor, producer and film director Joel Okuyo Prynce in March 2020 in Kampala.[20] She married Joel Okuyo Prynce on 11 December 2021.[21] [22] She had a child with him.[23]

Leadership roles

Cindy is currently the Acting President of the Uganda Musicians' Association (UMA) after the resignation Ykee Benda as his deputy, Cindy stepped forward and filled the president’s shoes.[24]

Controversy

Cinderella Sanyu was involved in a relationship with Ken Muyisa.

On leaving Blu*3, her fellow band members Jackie Chandiru and Lillian Mbabazi claimed that "she was not candid" about her reasons for leaving.[25] It was not long until Cindy embarked on a solo career with her hit single "Mbikooye" and wrote more hits like "Ayokyayokya", "Amateeka", "Party", "Selecta", "Ndi mukodo", and "Run this city".

Discography

Songs

Albums

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cindy speaks out . 5 January 2015 . 6 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171006025137/http://www.musicuganda.com/Cindy.html . dead .
  2. Web site: BLU*3 - AFRICAN MUSICIAN . 5 January 2015 .
  3. Web site: Cindy, Davido fire up Kigali . 5 January 2015.
  4. Web site: I almost committed suicide – Cindy . 5 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150707184501/http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/9/35/674151 . 7 July 2015 . dead .
  5. Web site: Ugandan Music Artistes and Their Districts of Origin. Editorial. BigEye ug. 2013-07-31. BigEye.UG. en-US. 2019-03-08.
  6. Web site: Rated Next back for second season . 5 January 2015.
  7. PAM Awards: 2005 Winners & Nominees
  8. Museke: Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) awards 2007 winners - Uganda
  9. Kora Awards: Kora Awards 2005 nominees
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20060515123130/http://www.kilitimetz.com/2005/awards/vote.html Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
  11. africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released
  12. Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees
  13. Web site: Cinderella Sanyu: How Cindy Left Blu 3. ourmusiq.com. 5 January 2015.
  14. Web site: 2010 Review; Cindy Consolidated Her Achievements . 5 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131125181813/http://www.hipipo.com/people/45/CINDY/bio/125/2010-Review--Cindy-Consolidated-Her-Achievements- . 25 November 2013 . dead .
  15. News: Uganda film 'Bella' gets two major continental nods . 10 December 2019 . Edge . 10 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191210113339/http://edge.ug/2018/08/04/uganda-film-bella-gets-two-major-continental-nods/ . dead .
  16. News: Kabuye . Kalungi . Uganda gets record number of nominations in 'Africa's Oscars' . 10 December 2019 . New Vision.
  17. News: ENTERTAINMENTUganda Film Festival 2018: See Official List of Nominees . 10 December 2019 . Satisfashion.
  18. News: Yasmin . Nila . Cindy Sanyu lands On Lead Role In 'November Tear' Movie . 17 December 2019 . Chimpreports.
  19. Web site: Mario didn't want marriage, so I left. Daily Monitor. en. 2019-03-08.
  20. News: Nabanja . Rashim . Singer Cindy gets engaged to movie star Joel Atiku . 18 March 2020 . My Wedding . 17 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201017160618/https://www.mywedding.co.ug/real-stories/202003/singer-cindy-gets-engaged-to-movie-star-joel-atiku.html . dead .
  21. Web site: I now only associate with wives - Cindy . 2023-03-14 . New Vision . en.
  22. Web site: Uganda Online - Cindy's wedding to Prynce Joel Atiku Okuyo . 2023-03-14 . www.ugandaonline.net.
  23. Web site: Mwarua . Douglas . 2022-01-28 . Singer Cindy Sanyu, hubby blessed with their first child: We are overjoyed" . 2023-03-14 . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. . en.
  24. News: Ruby . Josh . Former UMA president amazed by Cindy Sanyu's efforts . 5 June 2021 . Mbu . Mbu . 2 April 2021.
  25. Web site: 'Cindy was not candid'. joomlasupport. The Observer - Uganda. en-gb. 2019-03-08.
  26. Web site: And the Diva of 2009 is... Cindy. newvision.co.ug. 5 January 2015. https://archive.today/20150105204308/http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/9/34/704213. 5 January 2015. dead.
  27. Web site: awards and recognitions for cindy Sanyu - Google Search. 2021-05-26. www.google.com.
  28. https://twitter.com/blizzug/status/795372478373785600 Cindy Sanyu Afrima award winner best Female artiste East Africa 2016
  29. https://twitter.com/Mdundomusic/status/694593397022146562 Artiste of the year Uganda

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