Biography

Ronald Alimpa is a prominent singer, songwriter, and folk recording artist from Uganda, known for his hit single "Olusuku lwa Cement" (also known as "African Weather"), which gained viral popularity on TikTok and social media in Uganda.

Early Life and Education:

• Ronald Alimpa was born in 1994 in Wakiso District, Uganda, and later moved to Kampala to pursue his music career.
• Raised in a family of five, he was the firstborn and the only son, primarily raised by his single mother.
• He completed his primary education in Wakiso but dropped out of high school.

Career and Professional Work Experience:

• He began his singing career in 2018 and released his first record, "Abaafuna," in 2019, which was later remixed by Spice Diana in 2020, introducing him to the Ugandan music scene.
• His popular hit "African Weather" (Olusuku Lwa Cement) was released in 2020, and the video followed in March 2022 after it went viral on TikTok.
• Alimpa faced controversy over the similarity of "African Weather" to Radio and Weasel's "African Time," but he claimed his song was original.
• He released the traditional song "Kabaka Antumye" in June, dedicated to Buganda and its cultural leader, the 'Kabaka.'
• His music genres include Afrobeat and Afro Folk, with hits like "Olusuku lwa Cement" and "Mazzi Ga Bore."

Achievements and Awards:

• Ronald Alimpa's net worth was reported to be UGX 45 million, and his popularity on YouTube in Uganda has been on the rise.

Albums:

• "Lusuku Lwa Cement" (2022)

Songs (among others):

• "Seen Don" (2022)
• "Mazzi Ga Bore" (2022)
• "Kabaka Antumye" (2022)
• "Namukoowa" (2022)
• "Onkumye" (2022)
• "Omusango" (2022)
• "Abafuna" (2022)

Relationships:

• Alimpa has been in a private relationship with a Ugandan social star for over two years.

Controversies:

• Alimpa was involved in a car accident in September 2022, which resulted in the death of fellow musician Lady Grace and critical injuries to Alimpa and others.
• He faced accusations of stealing songs and financial mismanagement, which led to him fleeing from certain concert commitments.
• There were claims of unusual incidents during his upbringing, and allegations of mistreatment by a former manager.
• He had a feud with his mother and traditional healer Mama Fina, leading to the withdrawal of her support.