Hellen Lukoma will not be afraid of constructing a number of errors in life as a result of she learns from them and he or she desires to realize every part doable in her life.
About Hellen Lukoma
Hellen Lukoma, also called HL or Black Barbie, is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, actress, mannequin, fashionista, and a mom of two.
Born 1st October, in a household of six from Makindye, Hellen Lukoma’s music began early at a church close to house in Makindye.
She was a part of the Music Dance and Drama class at school then joined the Obsessions woman group earlier than breaking away with Brenda Nambi to type the HB Poisonous duo round 2008.
Her solo profession kicked off round 2012 after splitting with Nambi and he or she has since launched a number of music tasks and performed main roles in among the largest movie tasks on the native scene.
“I need to obtain every part to the fullest. I need to know what the world has to supply, I need to obtain every part. I don’t know if it’s doable however I’m going to strive” she mentioned.
We caught up with the C.A.N Music singer and mentioned the fascinating and difficult factors of her promising profession:
The place and the way did your music profession start, and who gave you the platform?
My music profession began at a church that was close to our house in Makindye. I later joined the MDD class at school earlier than becoming a member of the Obsessions group, then HB Poisonous, and later opted for a solo profession.
Beginning out as a brand new artist, what are among the memorable moments that you could always remember?
It’s the challenges.
Which have been the primary main challenges for you and the way did you overcome them?
My hardest problem was financing since you couldn’t go anyplace with out cash. With out cash, nothing strikes.
How a lot did your mother and father contribute to your profession?
My mother and father have been very supportive. The most effective contribution that they gave me that was essential is their love and assurance for me to do what I need.
Which is your unforgettable studio reminiscence?
Making good music is at all times a memorable expertise for me.
The place have been you and what have been you doing while you heard your music play for the very first time?
I don’t keep in mind after I heard my music play for the primary time. Nevertheless it’s a very good feeling listening to your music on the radio.
How did you react to that?
It by no means stops being lovely. Even now, after I hear my music play, it’s a particular second.
How a lot have been you paid on your first efficiency? When and the place was it?
Like Shs200k, I feel.
What do you suppose is the distinctive piece in your music that followers love a lot?
Being myself. I’m myself and I actually don’t attempt to imitate one other individual. I need to strictly keep Lukoma.
Has your expertise landed you in bother earlier than?
Folks simply choose me. Even in the case of making buddies, even in the case of enterprise, individuals choose me simply. Nevertheless it’s okay. Has it led me into bother? No. My expertise has solely introduced me happiness. As for the judgment, anybody is entitled to their opinion.
How do you select your workforce and what do you regard earlier than you utilize anybody?
I actually like trustworthy individuals, I like real individuals, I like individuals who love what I really like and I like individuals who love me. It turns into simpler to work with such individuals. It’s not simple to decide on a workforce. I’ve had individuals who I’ve misplaced however proper now I’ve a terrific workforce of people that consider in me.
Other than a supervisor, who is a must have on a celeb’s workforce?
The supervisor is the must-have (laughs). Properly, additionally an assistant. An assistant does a terrific job, they will do what a supervisor can’t do, they usually can do what I can’t do. An assistant is nice. There are a variety of individuals and everyone seems to be essential.
What has modified a lot within the trade because you joined?
The trade is rising. Financially, individuals receives a commission. Artwork is now seen as a job, one thing essential in life in contrast to previously when artists have been considered unimportant. It’s a revered profession and the trade is creating.
If somebody requested what your high 3 contributions to the trade are, what would you inform them?
I’m Helen Lukoma. Simply that may be a contribution (laughs). I don’t know the remaining. I do good music, I encourage children. I’m a feminine, simply being a feminine is an enormous contribution as a result of most instances every part is dominated by males.
What’s the one piece of recommendation a youthful model of you didn’t contemplate however ought to have?
Don’t waste time. Do what you gotta do as a result of we solely dwell as soon as.
Would you need your youngsters to comply with your profession path? In that case, which step would you would like them to skip?
I don’t know really. It has no drawback, I wouldn’t thoughts seeing my son change into a ka-cute musician, “the legendary Heaven” blah blah however I’m additionally not gonna cease them from reaching what they need. I’m not gonna cease them from being themselves and seeing the world extra.
Relationships at work. What do it’s a must to say about these? Do you consider they will develop and prosper?
Generally it’s arduous, however it is usually doable. It isn’t simple, not the very best factor at work however sure it might probably develop into one thing. You’ll be able to by no means know the place it might probably go. It is determined by the 2 individuals, their maturity, the place they’re going, and the place they need to head to. So it could (develop), and it could not. It’s 50-50.
Do you’ve any regrets in your profession?
No, I don’t have any regrets as a result of I’m nonetheless making a number of errors (laughs). So when the regrets come, I don’t know if I’ll discover them. I’m gonna make a number of errors and I’m going to study from them.
What extra would you want to realize?
No, I don’t have any regrets as a result of I’m nonetheless making a number of errors (laughs). So when the regrets come, I don’t know if I’ll discover them. I’m gonna make a number of errors and I’m going to study from them.
What extra would you want to realize?
I need to obtain every part to the fullest. I need to know what the world has to supply, I need to obtain every part. I don’t know if it’s doable however I’m going to strive.
The final piece of recommendation you’ll give to the reader that may positively assist them of their respective careers
Banange time is valuable, you solely get to dwell as soon as. You don’t get to waste your time, you don’t care about individuals’s opinions, and also you don’t let something cease you. Even when it stops you, decide your self up and stroll, and love your self a bit bit extra as a result of if you happen to love your self, it’s arduous for somebody to destroy what you consider in.
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