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Now based in
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Luzinda has awards, certifications, and recognitions spanning her music and philanthropy including; • HiPipo Music Awards Best Reggae song 2014 NOD • Artiste of the Year Award in the African Crown Music Awards 2016 in Sweden. • Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards - Most Stylish Female Artiste
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She began her singular charity operations in 2013 by assisting orphaned children at Uplift A child in
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Desire chose to make it a norm to celebrate her birthday with those in need. On 16 August 2021, Desire
Luzinda, through DLFI partnered with Hairby Zziwa Salon and Academy to give the children a haircut and luncheon to celebrate yet another year of her being their patron.
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On 8 December 2017, Desire performed as one of the main acts at The
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launch, Desire
Luzinda performed with a 6 piece band. She had not performed for her local fans for many years. The event was organized and publicized by Bryan Morel Publications. Production was done by
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Desire later joined Dembe FM where she worked on an evening drive show with Kasuku, Mayende, and Orlando from February to October 2011 in Uganda Kampala.
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