Joseph Ngooma is gospel singer, songwriter and worshipper from Uganda. His kind of music and lyrical content made him a favourite to many making him one of the top gospel artistes right now.

What was Joseph Ngooma's childhood like?

Joseph Ngooma is a Mufumbira by tribe and was born in a family of five boys, and a sister who unfortunately died. They were raised by a single mother in Namalere, Bombo Road. Their life while growing up was not easy because their father abandoned them during a civil war after he was persecuted. Although he did not grow up with him, he was aware that his father ran to the District of Kisoro. He saw him around 1991 and was happy every time he came around to visit. Although he is a gospel artist, Joseph Ngooma says his family was not religious.

Which Schools Did Joseph Ngooma Attend?

He grew up in poverty and did odd jobs to earn a living. He and his brothers survived on doing manual labour to raise school fees and meals to eat.

He left his village and moved to Kawanda town around 1998 with his brother. From there, he attended Nakisanja Primary school and after Primary Seven, he dropped out of school due to lack of school fees. In 2001 at 19 years, Joseph Ngooma gave his life to Christ.

Music journey and career

His music narrates the challenges he has been through while growing up, and at the same time shows people that if you believe in God, he can deliver you from all tribulations. Joseph Ngooma, together with his friend were introduced to a church in Bwaise. But he joined Pastor Senyonga's Christian Life Church after realizing the previous church had different doctrines.