{{short description|Ugandan gospel musician (born 1992)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Levixone | image = Levixone (cropped).jpg | alt = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|12|07}} | birth_place = Uganda | occupation = musician | instrument = Vocals, guitar | genre = All African | years_active = 2010–present | associated_acts = *Bebe Cool *Undercover Brothers Ug | website = {{URL|www.levixone.com/}} }}
'''Levixone''' (born 7 December 1992), whose real name is '''Sam Lucas Lubyogo''', is a Ugandan gospel musician.<ref name="powerfm">{{cite web |title=Levixone |url=http://powerfm.co.ug/phatfest/artists/levixone/ |accessdate=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> He has won several awards internationally and locally including the 2018 sauti awards(USA) for East African Male Artiste of the Year and The 2021 Vine awards for Male artiste of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ssejjombwe |first=Isaac |date=2021-06-28 |title=Levixone eats big at Vine awards - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos |url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202106/news/levixone-eats-big-at-vine-awards.html/amp |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos - Life of Uganda's celebrities, lifestyle, music and humour |language=en-US}}</ref> He has won over 51 accolades and Staged 9 Big successful concerts in the history of Ugandan Gospel music Since 2012.<ref name=observer>{{cite web|title=Levixone Lala in reggae worship concert|url=http://www.observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31416:levixone-lala-in-reggae-worship-concert-&catid=42:sizzling-entertainment&Itemid=74|accessdate=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=uggospellife>{{cite web|title=THE "FEEDING KOSOVO CHALLENGE: SEE WHAT LEVIXONE ACCOMPLISHED DURING CHRISTMAS|url=http://uggospellife.wordpress.com/2014/12/26/the-feeding-kosovo-challenge-see-what-levixone-accomplished-during-christmas/|accessdate=27 December 2014|date=26 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=mo-nitor>{{cite web|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Life/God-is-my-everything---Levixone/-/689856/2142712/-/s353qu/-/index.html|website=God is my everything – Levixone|title=God is my everything - Levixone |date=9 January 2021 }}</ref>
== Early life and education == Levixone was born in Uganda and spent most of his childhood in Kosovo, a slum in Kampala.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=News |first=Flash UG |last2=Uganda |first2=Flash |date=2020-10-03 |title=Levixone: Biography, Songs, Age and Family of Lucas Lubyogo |url=https://flashugnews.com/levixone-biography-songs-age-family-lucas-lubyogo/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Flash Uganda Media |language=English}}</ref> He grew up in a family of six children and was raised by his mother after his father died when he was young. Levixone’s passion for music began at a young age and he started singing in church at the age of 10.<ref name=":0" />
== Music career == Levixone began his music career in 2013 with the release of his debut single “Nonya Omu” which became an instant hit. He has since released several other songs including “Ponya”, “Esaala”, “Ani”, and “Turn the Replay” among others. Levixone has collaborated with several other artists including Timeless Noel, Exodus, and Coopy Bly among others.
In 2018, Levixone won the Groove Award for East African Male Artiste of the Year. He has also been nominated for several other awards including the 2019 Maranatha Global Worship Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruby |first=Josh |date=2019-05-13 |title=Levixone wins big at 2019 Maranatha Global Worship Music Awards |url=http://mbu.ug/2019/05/13/levixone-wins-big-at-2019-maranatha-global-worship-music-awards/ |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Discography == Here is a list of some of his songs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levixone New and Old Songs Mp3 Download, Levixone Music Videos - DJ Erycom |url=https://www.djerycom.ug/allsongs?id=325&a=levixone |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=www.djerycom.ug}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Levixone Songs - Play & Download Hits & All MP3 Songs! |url=https://wynk.in/music/artist/levixone/wa_89548363 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Wynk Music |language=en}}</ref>{{Columns-list|* Turn the Replay * Ponya * Mbeera * Esaala * Ani * More Blessings * Ronaldo * Hossanah * Jungle * Chikibombe * Zikomo * Noonya Omu * Samanya * Lanji * Wedding Story * Hope * Niwewe * Ekyisa * Mukutu * Yeggwe * Unshakable * Spin Doctor * Tompitako|colwidth=10em}}
== Awards and nominations ==
* 2018 Groove Award for East African Male Artiste of the Year (Winner).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=sqoopadmin |date=2018-07-30 |title=Levixone named East Africa’s best male artist in USA gospel awards – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos |url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/201807/four-one-one/levixone-named-east-africas-best-male-artist-in-usa-gospel-awards.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> * 2019 Maranatha Global Worship Music Awards (Nominee).<ref name=":1" /> * Best Gospel artist (East Africa) in the Rhema Awards 2021 edition.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mwesigwa |first=Solomon |date=2021-07-06 |title=Levixone wins Best Male Gospel artist in Kenya's RHEMA Awards East Africa |url=http://mbu.ug/2021/07/06/levixone-wins-best-male-gospel-artist-in-kenyas-rhema-awards-east-africa/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == In August 2025, Levixone was introduced to the family of Ugandan singer Desire Luzinda in a traditional ceremony held in Matugga, Wakiso District. The families indicated plans for a wedding on 15 August 2025.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Nabakooza |first=Sarah |title=Desire Luzinda introduces Levixone |work=New Vision |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/love/desire-luzinda-introduces-levixone-NV_216330 |access-date=16 August 2025 }}</ref>
On 15 August 2025, Levixone and Desire Luzinda were married in a private ceremony at Serena Hotel, Kigo. The wedding was officiated by Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries International and attended by close family and friends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjie |date=2025-08-15 |title=PHOTOS: Levixone and Desire Luzinda wed in colourful ceremony |url=https://mbu.ug/2025/08/15/levixone-desire-luzinda-wedding-photos/ |access-date=2025-08-20 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Levixone marries Desire Luzinda in private wedding |work=Pulse Uganda |date=15 August 2025 |url=https://www.pulse.ug/articles/lifestyle/photosvideos-levixone-marries-desire-luzinda-in-private-wedding-2025081512120100944 |access-date=16 August 2025 }}</ref>
== See also ==
*List of Ugandan musicians * Judith Babirye * Baby Gloria * Betty Nakibuuka * Mac Elvis * Coopy Bly * Gabie Ntaate
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *[https://www.djerycom.com/artist?id=325&a=levixone "All Levixone Music"] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122403/http://gospelmodes.blogspot.com/2014/10/levixone-and-daisy-ejang-with-new.html "Levixone and Daisy Ejang with new single "SHUGA"."] *[http://matookerepublic.com/2014/12/10/american-gospel-rapper-da-truth-coming-for-phat-fest/ "American Gospel rapper Da Truth coming for Phat Fest"]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Levixone}} Category:1992 births Category:21st-century Ugandan male singers Category:Ugandan gospel musicians Category:Living people Category:Gospel singers Category:Gospel musicians