Khalifah Aganaga (born Sadat Mukiibi on 3 March 1990) is a Ugandan dancehall and Afrobeat artist, songwriter, producer, and politician. He rose to prominence after the release of songs such as Mina Konda, Ndabirawa, Oyitangayo, Kiboko ft Jose Chameleone and for his involvement in Uganda's entertainment. He is a winner of the several awards such as Zzina Awards, the Buzz Teeniez awards. He has also operates under his record label Bad Character Studios and has written music for several Ugandan artists.
He was the candidate for Kawempe North MP By-Election under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in 2025.
Early life and education Khalifah was born and raised in Kabowa, a suburb of Kampala, Uganda, where he was brought up by a single mother. He went to St Aloysius primary school for his primary education before joining Kawanda Secondary School for both O-Level and A-Level education.
Career
Musical Aganaga began his music journey in 2012 when he reportedly used tuition money to record his first single, Mina Konda. The song gained traction on radio and television, helping him break into Uganda's music industry. He later worked with Twinkle Star Agency under manager Emma Carlos, which supported his early rise.
Political In 2021, Aganaga entered Ugandan politics by contesting for the Rubaga South parliamentary seat, though he was unsuccessful. In 2025, he was nominated as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election.
Discography
Singles
Collaborations
Awards and nominations AwardYearStatusAwarderBest Male Breakthrough Artist2014HiPipo Music AwardsTeeniez Dancehall Artist2014Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Hottest Collabo2015Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Hottest Riddim2015Buzz Teeniez AwardsInspirational Song of the Year2016Zzina Awards (Galaxy FM)Best Hip Hop Song2017HiPipo Music Awards
See also Music of Uganda Afrobeats List of Ugandan musicians Jose Chameleon Forum for Democratic Change
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