Shena Skies: The Ugandan Singer, Songwriter and DJ Behind Hit Songs for Top East African Artists

Who Is Shena Skies?

Shena Skies is the stage name of Namagembe Josephine Sheena, a Ugandan singer, songwriter, DJ and visual artist. She was born on 19 November 1997 she is 29 Years old and belongs to the Baganda tribe. Her real power in the music industry is often felt behind the microphone, in the words and melodies that other stars perform to millions of fans across East Africa.

From Computer Science to Music

Before the hits, there was a classroom. Shena Skies studied PEM and ICT at A’ Level and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Makerere University, one of Africa’s most respected institutions. Few songwriters in the region can say they trained in code before they trained their voice, and that mix of logic and creativity shapes how she builds songs: structured, deliberate and memorable.

The Songwriter Behind Big Names

Shena Skies has built her reputation as a songwriter for popular artists. Her writing credits include:

• Board a Boda by Diamond Platnumz and The Ben, a collaboration between two of East Africa’s biggest voices
• Sunday by Allan Toniks
• Jangu Ondabe by Spice Diana
• More of This by Rema, which was the first song she ever wrote

Her work has not stopped there. She has also written and collaborated with artists such as Kenzo, Navio and Fille Mutoni, which shows how widely she is trusted across different styles and fan bases in Uganda’s music scene.

Her Own Music: Alinda and Kiki Ekiganye

Writing for others did not replace her own artistry. Shena Skies is also known for her own songs, including Alinda and Kiki Ekiganye. These releases let listeners hear her personal voice and storytelling, and they have helped her stand out as both a writer and a performer. Having her own catalogue gives her a rare double identity: the hitmaker people sing along to and the artist who owns her sound.

A Creative Beyond the Studio

Shena Skies does most of her own art work, meaning the visual side of her brand is shaped by her own hands. She is also a DJ, taking her love of music from the studio and the page to the dance floor. Songwriting, singing, DJing and visual art make her a true multi talented creative.

Net Worth

Shena Skies’ net worth is estimated at around 300 million Uganda Shillings. This figure reflects her earnings from songwriting, performing, DJing and her creative work, and it is an estimate rather than a confirmed number.

Personal Life

Shena Skies is not married and has no children. She keeps her focus on her craft and her growing career.