Pastor Judith Babirye is a renowned Ugandan-Canadian gospel singer, politician, and pastor born on September 23, 1977, in Nyenga, Uganda. She served as a senior pastor at New Life Deliverance Church in Kampala and has released several popular gospel hits, including:
- Notable Songs:
- “Beera Nange,” which won Best Gospel Single at the 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards
- “Wanjagala”
- “Wambatira”
- “Omusaayi gwa Yesu”
- “Maama”
- “Ampisizawo” (2017)
- “Mukama Wanjagala” (from the album Mukama Wanjagala, 2000)
- “Nzijukira” (from the album Nzijukira, 2004)
Pastor Judith Babirye’s music career spans over two decades, with a discography that includes
- Albums:
- Mukama Wanjagala (2000)
- Nzijukira (2004)
- Yesu Beera Nange (2005)
- Nbooyana (2023)
In addition to her music, Babirye has also ventured into politics, serving as the elected Member of Parliament for the Buikwe District Women Constituency from 2016 to 2021. However, she expressed regret over entering politics in a 2024 interview, citing its negative impact on her relationship with fans and forcing her to flee Uganda for Canada
Current Life and Ministry:
Babirye currently resides in Canada, where she works as:
- Resettlement Manager: Stepstone House, a transitional shelter for refugees
- Served as assistant Worship Pastor: River Jordan Ministries
- Now the lead pastor at Victory Family International Church
On her birthday, fans and friends showered her with love and appreciation on social media, thanking her for blessing their lives with her music and ministry
“Your birthday was a special day but even mostly you are special mukazi, webale kuwereza Katonda , it’s not in vain i can assure you! Thank you for blessing our lives with your music we love you Ps Judith Babirye” – Jackie senyonjoÂ
“Happy birthday to the beautiful woman of God, Pastor Judith Babirye! Words cannot fully capture the blessing her music and ministry have been in our lives—it uplifts, inspires, and touches hearts in ways that go beyond expression. May God continue to pour out His abundant grace, joy, and favor upon you today and always”. – Julianne Susanne Sansa Otim
