{{Short description|Ugandan musician}} {{Infobox person | name = Ray G Rhiganz | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = Reagan Muhairwe | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|6|12}} | birth_place = Ishaka Bushenyi, Uganda | spouse = Annabelle Twinomugisha | children = S.H.O <small>''(Daughter)''</small> | occupation = Singer, songwriter | education = Ishaka Adventist College | module = {{ Infobox musical artist |embed = yes | genre = R&B, Zouk Ragga | instruments = Acoustic guitar | years_active = 2012–present | label = Awesome Entertainment | website = }} }} '''Reagan Muhairwe''' (born 12 June 1992), commonly known as '''Ray G Rhiganz''', is a Ugandan singer and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G|url=https://m.eachamps.com/artist/311/ray-g|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Eachamps.com}}</ref> He mainly sings heritage music in Runyankore. He started singing in 2009 while at school until 2014 when he broke through with his hit song "Amarari".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G Biography, Music, Videos, Lyrics And News {{!}} Enewsug Media|url=https://informationug.com/ray-g/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213061420/https://informationug.com/ray-g/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 13, 2021|access-date=2021-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-10-19|title=Ray G: Biography and Love Life • The Campus Times|url=https://www.campustimesug.com/ray-g-biography-and-love-life/|access-date=2022-01-06|website=The Campus Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
Ray has shared big stages with international artists like Eddy Kenzo, Meddy and Jose Chameleone on the Johnnie Walker Highball tour in Mbarara.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G and Chameleone rock Mbarara|url=https://www.chano8.com/jose-chameleone-ray-g-rock-johnnie-walker-highball-tour-in-mbarara/|website=Chano8|access-date=2022-01-07|archive-date=2022-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814215657/https://chano8.com/jose-chameleone-ray-g-rock-johnnie-walker-highball-tour-in-mbarara/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is among Allan Toniks, Sister Charity, Juliana Kanyomozi who comes from Western Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Ultimate List of Top Runyankole Musicians in Uganda by Tusiime Tutu|url=https://www.andariya.com/post/The-Ultimate-List-of-Top-Runyankole-Musicians-in-Uganda|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Andariya}}</ref> He has also collaborated with music heavy weights like Bebe Cool, Voltage music, Spice Diana, Serena Bata, Levixone, Truth 256.
He attended Ishaka Adventist College,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Patricia|first=Busingye|date=2021-10-19|title=Ray G: Biography and Love Life • The Campus Times|url=https://www.campustimesug.com/ray-g-biography-and-love-life/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=The Campus Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G Songs, Biography, Music downloads {{!}} Blizz Uganda|url=https://blizz.co.ug/artist/35/rayg|access-date=2022-01-07|website=blizz.co.ug}}</ref> for both his Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education which he completed in 2012 before breaking onto the music scene.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-11|title=INTERVIEW: I was too broke to join university but now I can afford Harvard - Ray*G|url=https://www.matookerepublic.com/2018/07/11/interview-i-was-too-broke-to-join-university-but-now-i-can-afford-harvard-rayg/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Matooke Republic|language=en-US}}</ref> He never joined university due to his parents' failure to afford paying university tuition since he had a lot of siblings to attend school. He broke through to East African recognition after collaborating with Spice Diana on ''Omusheshe'' Song.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-09|title=MCM: Meet Ray G, Western Uganda's biggest music icon.|url=https://bigeye.ug/mcm-meet-ray-g-western-ugandas-biggest-music-icon/|access-date=2021-12-12|website=BigEye.UG|language=en-US}}</ref>
At his celebration which was for 10 years in the music industry, he broke a record of staging a highly attended concert in Western Uganda after it was successfully held on 14 September 2019 in Mbarara City.<ref name=":0" /> This pulled a lot of popular companies, like 91.3 Capital FM, Africell Uganda, 91.2 Crooze Fm and NBS Television.
In 2021, Ray G won an award of the best years act from Western Uganda, an award by New Janzi Awards,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-13|title=Janzi Awards 2021 in Uganda: All the winners|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/janzi-awards-2021-uganda-all-winners|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Music In Africa|language=en}}</ref> an award aimed at awarding Ugandan musicians in the creative art industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full list of winners at Janzi Awards|url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202112/news/events/full-list-of-winners-at-janzi-awards.html|access-date=2022-01-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
After the serious outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, he appeared on the many raised voices that intended to sensitize the community about the deadly virus. This was done through the song he featured on Bebe Cool, Catherine Kusasira, titled Corona Distance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corona Distance (Chapter Two) by Bebe Cool ft Catherine Kusasira, Full Figure, Ray G and various Artistes|url=https://m.eachamps.com/song/3161/corona-distance-(chapter-two)|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Eachamps.com|archive-date=2022-01-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107004900/https://m.eachamps.com/song/3161/corona-distance-(chapter-two)|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2021, he was allegedly accused and dragged to court on account of breach of the performing contract, where Ray and his then manager Clifford had received USh 2 million to perform at a wedding party in Ibanda District and later had refused to repay.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G Faces Arrest For Failing To Perform At Wedding After Being Paid – Exposed Uganda|url=https://www.exposeduganda.com/ray-g-faces-arrest-for-failing-to-perform-at-wedding-after-being-paid/|access-date=2022-01-07|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211164254/https://www.exposeduganda.com/ray-g-faces-arrest-for-failing-to-perform-at-wedding-after-being-paid/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In October 2022, he staged his first ever music concert at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kazibwe |first=Kenneth |date=2022-10-25 |title=Ray G ready to test waters with first Kampala concert on Saturday |url=https://nilepost.co.ug/2022/10/25/ray-g-ready-to-test-waters-with-first-kampala-concert-on-saturday/ |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=Nile Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He is a member of the Anglican Church of Uganda.
==Marriage life== Ray G and Liz started dating in 2016 when Liz was working in Dubai. During that period, she allegedly started funding some of his music, rented their house and bought some house-hold items after Ray G had convinced her mum that he would marry Liz. She started sending him money to buy a plot of land to farm a banana plantation and cows.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ray|first=Lee|date=2021-12-22|title=Exclusive: Source Of Nasty Beef Between Ray G, Ex Lover, Liz Akunda Namara Unearthed {{!}} Audio|url=https://www.routineblast.com/exclusive-source-of-nasty-beef-between-ray-g-ex-lover-liz-akunda-namara-unearthed-audio/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Routine Blast|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211164245/https://www.routineblast.com/exclusive-source-of-nasty-beef-between-ray-g-ex-lover-liz-akunda-namara-unearthed-audio/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2019, Ray G told Liz that after his concert, he would wed her though she had suffered two miscarriages.
Since Annabell was a friend to Liz as she used to visit them numerous times at their home. It was at that period when Ray g and Annabell came closer secretly and suddenly got her pregnant, which forced Ray G to introduce and wed her since she had refused to abort.
Liz was shocked, embarrassed, suffered mental breakdown and started drinking heavily. Later she went back to Dubai; however, she claims never to forgive Ray G.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ray|first=Lee|date=2021-12-21|title=I will Not Rest Until You Pay For My Wasted Years And Money - Ex Lover Warns Ray G After Losing Baby Girl|url=https://www.routineblast.com/i-will-not-rest-until-you-pay-for-my-wasted-years-and-money-ex-lover-warns-ray-g-after-losing-baby-girl/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Routine Blast|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211164244/https://www.routineblast.com/i-will-not-rest-until-you-pay-for-my-wasted-years-and-money-ex-lover-warns-ray-g-after-losing-baby-girl/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2021 he officially wedded TV Presenter Annabelle Twinomugisha.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Annabelle Introduces Musician Ray G|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/1523188|access-date=2021-12-12|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref> Towards the end of year, both tied a knot which was attended by his longtime friend and gospel artist Levixone who worked as a best man, and the ceremony was led by Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tugume |first=Godfrey |date=2021-10-17 |title=Photos: Singer Ray G Weds TV West Presenter |url=https://chimpreports.com/photos-singer-ray-g-weds-tv-west-presenter/ |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=ChimpReports |language=en-US}}</ref> He and his wife lost their newly second born and a daughter, Kim.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-21|title=Singer Ray G Loses Newborn Daughter|url=https://chimpreports.com/singer-ray-g-loses-newborn-daughter/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=ChimpReports|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=NewVision |date=2021-12-29 |title=Ent. & Lifestyle: Ray G reveals why baby died |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/entertainment/ray-g-reveals-why-baby-died-NV_123293_042026 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=New Vision}}</ref> This moment saw Ray G's ex-girlfriend Namara excited insisting that Ray would continue paying for her wasted time and money, but was heavily publicly condemned by music lovers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ray G reveals why baby died|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/123293|access-date=2022-01-06|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-21|title=Singer Ray G's daughter passes on, excited ex-lover 'claims' responsibility for her death|url=https://www.watchdoguganda.com/entertainment/20211221/127109/singer-ray-gs-daughter-passes-on-excited-ex-lover-claims-responsibility-for-her-death.html|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Watchdog Uganda|language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Awards ==
* Best Western Act - Weeshe, Hipipo Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hipipo awards leave Kenzo tickled, women scowling|url=https://observer.ug/lifestyle/65091-hipipo-awards-leave-kenzo-tickled-women-scowling|access-date=2021-12-12|website=The Observer - Uganda|language=en-gb}}</ref> *Best written of the year- Omusheshe, Hipipo Music Awards 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=#HiPipoMusicAwards #WeTheBest Lock Down Edition -2020 Winners – HiPipo Music Awards|url=https://hma.hipipo.com/2020/05/29/hipipomusicawards-wethebest-lock-down-edition-2020-winners/|access-date=2021-12-12|language=en-GB|archive-date=2023-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207160114/https://hma.hipipo.com/2020/05/29/hipipomusicawards-wethebest-lock-down-edition-2020-winners/|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Outstanding Western Region artist - Janzi Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-13|title=Who won what at the Janzi Awards 2021?|url=https://mbu.ug/2021/12/13/janzi-awards-2021-full-list-of-winners/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=MBU|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Discography == <ref>{{Cite web|title=Download: Ray G Music {{!}} New & Old Songs On DJErycom.com|url=http://www.kampalafm.com//artist?id=531&a=ray-g|access-date=2021-12-12|website=DjErycom.com}}</ref>
#Nobanza #Yoya ft Levixone #All I can give #Rukundo ft Serena Bata - 2021 #Make a Way - 2021 #Yele ft Geosteady - 2019 #Omusheshe - 2019 #Eizooba - 2020 #Winner ft Mc Kacheche - 2020 #Weeshe - 2019 #Owangye Omwigarire - 2016 #Nuunu - 2017 #Mureebe - 2014 #Enshazi - 2012 #Nokigambahoki - 2015 #Ninkukunda - 2018 #Nkaronda Lovely Nancy - 2018 #Tibyempaka - 2018 #Ringaaniza - 2020 #Humuura - 2020 #Naaba Nkwine - 2017 #Amarari - 2012 #Tayari - 2018 #Weena - 2019 #Ebindikwenda- 2013 #Weekend - 2013 #Hiihi my Love - 2018 #Runkondo Nenyiga - 2014 #Yaabare #Amarari - 2012
== See also ==
* Spice Diana * Sister Charity
==References== {{Reflist}}
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