Levixone, a renowned Ugandan gospel singer, defied the odds and rose to prominence in 2013 with his hit song "Nonya omu." He spent much of his childhood on the streets, growing up in a slum in Kampala known as Kosovo.
With the support of Steve Jean and producers like Legend P, Levixone recorded his first single at Fenon Records.
Levixone has since produced several hit singles, including "Chikibombe," "Jungle," "Passport," and more. Additionally, he runs a charity called 92 Hands, which aids underprivileged children by providing food, education, shelter, and skills training.
**Early Life and Education**
Born Lucas Lubyogo in 1992 in the Nakasongola district, Levixone was raised by his mother, Winnie Mutamba, and his stepfather. In 2012, his mother revealed the truth about his birthplace. Levixone also discovered that the man he called his father was not his biological father. His stepfather favored his sisters, often neglecting Levixone.
The family relocated from Nakasongola to Kosovo, a slum in Kampala. Levixone recalls getting into trouble frequently, with his stepfather reminding him harshly that he wasn't his son.
At nine years old, Levixone ran away from home after his stepfather threatened to kill him for taking too long at the well and getting baptized the previous day. Fearing for his life, Levixone fled to the streets of Kosovo and never returned home.
On the streets, Levixone met a man named Teffe, who provided him with marijuana to sell for a daily fee of 100 shillings. Eventually, Levixone quit this job and moved to the city center, where a friend suggested he could earn more by selling water in buveera (plastic bags).
On his first day selling water, Levixone accidentally spilled water on himself. When he reported this to his boss, he was beaten and told to continue working for free. After a month of unpaid labor, Levixone's friend advised him to keep the money he earned and run away, which he ultimately did. **Levixone: Gospel Music Artist**
After returning to Kosovo without a job or a place to stay, Levixone found shelter in an unfinished building and began searching for work. He managed to get hired to sell avocados and honey but spent much of his time boxing with friends. When this business failed, he turned to picking up trash to earn money.
Despite these hardships, Levixone managed to keep his family from finding him. One day, however, his mother accidentally discovered his whereabouts and urged him to return home, but he refused. He would observe her from a distance before returning to his life in the ghetto.
Levixone then transitioned from hawking to roasting goats, unaware that his boss was stealing them. When his boss was caught and publicly humiliated, the business collapsed. Levixone resorted to mugging people to survive and began using drugs to stay warm at night. His community eventually turned against him and his friends. After a mob killed one of his friends, Godie, who was accused of robbery, Levixone decided to stop his criminal activities.
Following his friend's burial, Levixone stopped stealing and moved back to his abandoned building. During this period, he found work as a pool attendant. His dream of returning to school came true when he participated in a football game and caught the attention of Neil Fox from Fields of Life, who sponsored his education.
Levixone enrolled in St. Joseph Mappera School for first grade and later attended Grace High School in Gayaza, which further nurtured his musical talents.
**Career in Music**
Levixone's music career began when he visited Pastor Namutebi's church in Kiffudu Mengo, hoping to dance and earn some money. Although the MC initially refused to let him on stage, he got his chance by pretending to sing. After his performance, two men, Crystal Fabulous and Tick Tah, invited him to their studio.
Levixone assisted them with various tasks and stayed at their newly opened studio, which introduced him to numerous musicians and producers like Mac Elvis and Legend P. Although his first single, "Usinipite," was not a hit, it marked the beginning of his music career.
In 2010, Steve Jean noticed Levixone and offered to record a single at Fenon Records. Levixone's first major hit, "Nonya omu," was recorded and produced there, and the video was created for free. Since then, Levixone has become one of Uganda's top gospel artists.
Levixone has received numerous accolades, including: - Best Male Artist in East Africa, Sauti Awards 2018 - Best Ugandan Artist, Xtreme Awards - Best Afro-Pop Artist, Maranatha Awards 2016 - Best Gospel Artist of the Year, Buzz Teeniez Awards 2017 - Various nominations at the 2019 Xtreme Awards and 2020 Vine Awards
Levixone and his friend run a charity called 92-Hands, which provides shelter, food, and skills training to underprivileged children in Kosovo, the area where he resides.
Controversy
Levixone returned a Mercedes Convertible that was given to him by fellow gospel artist Lanek. Levixone claimed that Lanek was using the gift to insult him and draw him into unnecessary conflicts.
