Wycliff Tugume, popularly known by his stage name Ykee Benda is a Ugandan multi-award winning singer, producer, and songwriter. Ykee Benda was born on 11 November 1991 in Kireka, Kampala.
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Ykee Benda at his tender age began singing at church where his passion for music grew and he has since pursued his dream of becoming a successful musician. Ykee Benda attended university in Algeria and graduated successfully with a first-class degree in Engineering.
Ykee Benda became more famous when he made his debut on Coke Studio Africa 2017 in the Big Break Segment, where he collaborated with Jah Prayzah and Mr. Bow. Ykee Benda was also chosen by Coca-Cola to add his local dialect and represent his country on the Official Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 2018 Anthem where he had the opportunity to feature Jasin Derulo, an American pop star.
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Ykee Benda Age
Ykee Benda was born on 11 November 1991.
Ykee Benda Accident
On November 23, 2020, News reaching social media revealed that Ykee Benda was involved in a deadly car accident that almost cost him his life. It was reported that Ykee Benda was in the car with his wife, Julie Batenga, and his son, Dante. Ykee Benda got injured on his face and his wife and child came out of the accident unharmed.
Ykee Benda Son
Ykee Benda has a son called Dante Quaine whom he had with his wife Julie Batangas. Dante Quaine was born on 21 June 2019.
Ykee Benda Wife Julie Batenga
Ykee Benda got married to his longtime, high school girlfriend, Julie Batangas. Ykee Benda and his wife dated for 9 years before Ykee Benda decided to propose marriage to her. Julie accepted Ykee’s proposal and both of them got engaged and are blessed with a son, Dante Quaine.