I am now a changed man, a born again – Grenade

Grenade Official, also known as Deus Ndugwa, has found salvation in God after a tumultuous period in the music industry
He expressed regret for his past life marked by violence and arrests, and is determined to be a better man after being born again
The singer has overhauled his lifestyle and wardrobe to reflect his desire for a fresh life direction

The Nkuloga singer expressed regret over his past life, characterised by episodes of violence, arrests, and other scandals, stating that he is not proud of that life anymore.

“This new version of Grenade is different. Time will speak for itself but this Grenade is different. I have been imprisoned several times, and such things will not happen again in my life. Being born again now, I am going to do my best to be a better man,” he said.

Grenade explained that though he has achieved fame and celebrity status, he was despised and never respected by several people, leaving him soul-searching.

The singer has since taken on his new direction in life seriously, starting with overhauling his choice of wardrobe. If his social media is anything to go by, the singer has been sharing photos in clean suits, looking like a humble youth pastor, as a testimony of his desire for a fresh life direction.

Who is Grenade Official?

Grenade Official, real name Deus Ndugwa, was born in Lyantode on July 14, 1997. His educational background details are scant.

One day, he walked from Lyantonde to attend a show in Kyazanga where Jose Chameleone was to perform.

He had come to demand money from Chameleone money for the rabbits he had sold him. Unfortunately, Chameleone left before he could pay him.

Luckily for Grenade, the truck that had ferried music equipment hadn't departed, so he came with it to Kampala. On arrival in Katwe, he was offered a job by the equipment owners until he got bored after two weeks and walked up to Chameleone's house in Seguku. However, they were not able to meet him.

He was now left with one choice: hustling; this included several menial jobs, including selling scrap.

In the process, he met a producer called Mavo in Kamwokya who helped him produce his first songs under his then-stage name Moz Dem.

One day, he went to 9 Degrees Bar and met Coco Finger who started moving around with him.

In the process, he met Big Eye who took him off the street and started staying with him. But he shortly left to return to the streets after he learned that Don Zella (who was then dating Eye) had registered him to return to school.

He then linked up with Hypeman who used to go with him to bars. He would later meet Pallaso and started staying with him and he met him through Kevin Killer with whom they sang Walayi. He had his breakthrough after releasing Nkuloga.