Chris Evans Biography

Chris Evans, born Christopher Evans Kaweesi in 1987, is a prominent Ugandan songwriter, recording artist, and performer specializing in the Kidandali genre of Ugandan music.

Overview

Chris Evans has emerged as one of the most renowned musicians in Uganda during the 21st century. In July 2013, BigEye.Ug, a Ugandan music website, recognized him as one of the 256 Best Ugandan Music Artistes Of All Time. Singing predominantly in his native Luganda, Chris Evans has released a notable catalog of singles as of January 2014, including:

  1. Ow'ekisa
  2. Rihanna
  3. Kankole Byenkola
  4. Ndikusasulaki
  5. Bwolonda
  6. Abafumbo
  7. Mulungi
  8. Nsaasira

In 2015, Chris Evans collaborated with Rema Namakula to create, record, and perform a duet titled "Linda," which translates to "Wait" in Luganda. The single received the "Best RnB Song" award at the "HiPipo Music Awards" in 2015, a ceremony hosted at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

Background

Christopher Evans Kaweesi's early life was marked by challenges. Born to Christopher Kakooza, a construction worker, and Mrs. Kakooza, a housewife, he lost his mother in infancy and his father when he was about 13 or 14 years old. To support his elementary and middle school education, Kaweesi took up various menial jobs at construction sites and at school.

Despite the hardships, he excelled in his O-Level examinations, achieving an impressive score of 14 points in 8 subjects (with the best possible score being 8). His A-Level education was made possible by the sponsorship of his paternal uncle, who enrolled him at St. Mary's Boarding Secondary School, Kitende, a reputable residential mixed high school located in Kajjansi, off the Kampala-Entebbe Road. At Kitende, Kaweesi focused on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with Mathematics as a minor subject.

Kaweesi's journey continued as he earned admission to Makerere University on a Uganda Government scholarship to study Agriculture. While he initially enrolled and attended classes, he ultimately chose to embark on a different path. Utilizing his connections at the university, he transitioned into the music industry and commenced his successful musical career.