Name: Ms. Jackie Chandiru
Role: Ugandan Musician
QN: What does wellness mean to you ?
Wellness is simply the ability to live, work and function favourably in an environment. I consider this in terms of mental, physical and financial well being.
QN: Are you currently prioritizing your well being? Why? If Yes, how?
Yes, I am. Mentally I avoid situations that drain me and slow down my thinking capabilities. I surround myself with a strong support system, whereby they do come in times when I may make mistakes in certain important decision making.
QN: What can we do to make wellness a priority?
Everyone needs to be educated on women’s well being and proper mental health. A woman is a pillar of the society, so it should be utmost priority to ensure that her mental state of health is up to game. It’s only until then that a woman can deliver to her full capability.
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Biography:
Jackie Chandiru is a Ugandan musician popularly known by the polynym “Queen Of The Nile”. She was the lead member of the girl music group Blu*3.
In 2010, Jackie embarked on a solo career. In mid 2010, Jackie released her first single “Agassi” in both Lugbara (her native language) and English. This song earned her recognition as a solo artist and earned her an award for Best RnB single in the Diva Awards. It won the Video of the Year award in the Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2011, setting a trend that has continued in her career.
In 2014, she was one of the featured artists in the second season of “Coke Studio Africa” and she continues to impact lives through her music.