Off Ryine | |
Birth Name: | Kalumba Ashiraf Abubakari Mudathiru |
Alias: | Off Ryine |
Birth Date: | 1998 7, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Uganda |
Years Active: | 2022present |
Kalumba Ashiraf Abubakari Mudathiru, known by his stage name as Off Ryine,[1] is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, musician, and music producer signed by a Ugandan music recording company called Lot Fire Records in 2023.[2] He sings in Luganda, mixes with English. His music genre specialty is afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and RnB.
Off Ryine was born on 14 July, 1998, at Mulago Hospital to Mukasa Abubakari and Kabitto Mariam. He grew up in Buikwe District and later moved to Kampala, where currently resides. He holds the position of the eldest among siblings in his family.[3]
He attended Naguru Katale Primary School, which is located in Naguru. He was admitted to Allied Teachers Secondary School, Nyenga for his ordinary and advanced level of education, and later completed studies at YMCA Comprehensive Institute, located in Wandegeya.
He began exploring music during his time in elementary school and was a valued member of the school choir. His official music career commenced in 2022 with the release of his debut song "Nzijja." He sings inspirational and advocacy songs, and his most famous song being "Potential,"[4] which was recorded under the guidance of Lot Fire Records.
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