KAMPALA Uganda (UGNEWSLINE) – Kampala-based media personality and gospel musician Ritah T is excited after her first music video, Yesu Ankwese, was nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Music Awards (EAGM) in the Best Traditional/Cultural Song of the Year category.
The nomination marks a significant milestone in her music career and gives her renewed motivation to pursue her passion for gospel music.
Over the years, since venturing into professional music, Ritah has mainly focused on audio recordings, with few music videos due to financial challenges. However, after releasing the video for Yesu Ankwese a few months ago, her music career gained momentum, raising her profile in the gospel music industry.
Yesu Ankwese is a Luganda phrase that means “God has hidden me.” The song reflects how God has protected her from evil and the plans of the devil.
In the song, Ritah shares her personal journey, describing how God has stood by her despite growing up as an orphan. She acknowledges how God has lifted her from humble beginnings and helped her overcome life’s challenges, while expressing hope for even greater blessings in the future.
Ritah says her entry into the competitive music industry is not based on her popularity as a media personality but on her talent, determination and passion for spreading God’s word through music.
She describes herself as a talented songwriter with captivating vocals and a passion for creating melodies that touch the hearts and souls of listeners.
Ritah also reveals that her music journey began as a backup singer before she started composing and performing her own songs. The experience helped her develop her talent, gain exposure and connect with key players in the music industry, some of whom have continued to support her career.
Following the nomination, she says she plans to release more music videos, adding that the achievement has strengthened her passion and determination to reach more audiences while maintaining her growing fan base.
Ritah T, whose real name is Ritah Tumutende, has released several audio songs, including Webale, Abikoze, Yesu Jantadde and Abisobola, among others.
Besides her music career, she works with Impact Media Consortium as a radio presenter at Impact FM.
