Jackie Chandiru
| Jackie Chandiru | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jackie Chandiru 13 September 1984 Nsambya, Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (BA in Industrial Fine Art) |
| Occupation | Entertainer & Musician |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Known for | Music |
| Home town | Kampala |
Jackie Chandiru is a Ugandan musician. She was a member of the all-girl music group Blu*3, based in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. In 2014, she was one of the featured artists in the second season of "Coke Studio Africa".
Jackie was born at Nsambya Hospital to Felix Eyaa and Josephine Eyaa, on 13 September 1984. Both her parents trace their ancestry to Kijomoro Village, Maracha District. She attended Nakasero Primary School for her elementary schooling. She studied at Nabisunsa Girls Secondary School for her O-Level studies and at Vienna Collage International, a private, boarding school in Kira Municipality. She studies Industrial Fine Art, at Makerere University, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Fine Art.
In 2002, at the age of 18, Jackie Chandiru joined the Coca-Cola Pop Star Competition on a whim. She was surprised when she won the competition, with Lillian Mbabazi and Cindy Sanyu. The three of them formed the music trio known as Blu*3. She found musical success with the group winning the Best Artist/Group from Uganda & Best Music Video from Uganda in the 2005 Kisima Music Awards, Video of the Year ("Hitaji") in the 2005 Pearl of Africa Music Awards In 2007, she won in the Video of the Year category with ("Burrn") at that year's Pearl of Africa Music Awards. In 2005, Blue*3 was nominated for best East African Group in the 2005 Kora Awards. Best East African Album (Hitaji) in the 2005 Tanzania Music Awards. In 2006, Blue*3 was nominated for the Best East African video ("Frisky") in the 2006. In 2009 they were nominated for Best Group & Best Performer in that year's 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards and for the Best East African Song ('Where you are' with Radio & Weasel) in the 2010 Tanzania music awards.
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