Fik Gaza
{{Short description|Ugandan musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fik Gaza
| image = Fik Gaza.jpg
| caption = Fik Gaza in 2024
| birth_name = Shafik Jingo
| origin = Uganda
| genre = dancehall
| occupation = Musician
| years_active = 2018–present
| label = Hanx Media
| current_member_of = Fik Gaza Music Empire
}}
Shafik Jingo, known professionally as Fik Gaza, is a Ugandan dancehall and ragga muscian.{{Cite web |last=Ruby |first=Josh |date=2024-04-03 |title=Fik Gaza shares his humble beginnings as a turnboy before finding success |url=https://mbu.ug/2024/04/03/fik-gaza-rise-to-fame-turnboy-taxi-driver/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}
Early life and career
Fik Gaza's music career began in 2018.{{Cite web |title=Fik Gaza Biography, Profile, Facts, Life Story, About Fik Gaza |url=https://pearltunes.com/FikGaza/biography |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=PearlTunes |language=en}} Before pursuing music, he worked as a turnboy on trucks and later as a taxi conductor. He gained popularity with songs like "Banana,"{{Cite web |date=2025-04-19 |title=Banana Remix featuring Dr Jose Chameleone X Konshens by Fik Gaza {{!}} Free MP3 Audio Download |url=https://www.mp3jaja.com/playsong.php?songid=33594&&songname=Banana%20Remix%20featuring%20Dr%20Jose%20Chameleone%20X%20Konshens&artist=Fik%20Gaza |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Mp3jaja |language=en}} a collaboration with Jose Chameleone and Konshens.{{Cite web |last=Benjie |date=2024-04-29 |title=Fik Gaza narrates how language barrier made it hard for him to communicate with Konshens on their collaboration |url=https://mbu.ug/2024/04/29/fik-gaza-jose-chameleon-konshens-banana/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=bigeyeadmin5 |date=2024-01-19 |title=Konshens asks Fik Gaza to stand up and receive recognition for his talent |url=https://bigeye.ug/konshens-asks-fik-gaza-to-stand-up-and-receive-recognition-for-his-talent/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=BigEye.UG |language=en-US}} He has also performed at prominent events such as Davido's "Timeless Concert".{{Cite web |last=Ruby |first=Josh |date=2024-04-01 |title=Fik Gaza claims Davido requested collaboration on his Ugandan tour (Watch) |url=https://mbu.ug/2024/04/01/fik-gaza-davido-collaboration/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=MBU |language=en-US}} Additionally, Fik Gaza has received nominations for Best Dance Hall act and Best Breakthrough artiste at the Galaxy FM Zzina Awards.{{Cite web |title=New Vision - Latest News |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/chaos-as-fik-gaza-alien-skin-meet-at-zzina-aw-NV_180845 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.newvision.co.ug}}{{Cite web |last=OMUZINNYI |first=SK |date=2025-02-14 |title=Mudra alaze Fik Gaza ne Nandor Love kye bayita talenti |url=https://www.galaxyfm.co.ug/2025/02/14/zzina-awards-mudra-alaze-fik-gaza-ne-nandor-love-kye-bayita-talenti/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Galaxy FM 100.2 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=OMUZINNYI |first=SK |date=2025-01-24 |title=ZZINA AWARDS 2024-25 FULL LIST OF NOMINEES |url=https://www.galaxyfm.co.ug/2025/01/24/zzina-awards-2024-25-12th-edition-full-list-of-nominees/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Galaxy FM 100.2 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=Exclusive |date=2024-02-06 |title=Zzina Awards 2024 Nomination List |url=https://exclusive.co.ug/zzina-awards-2024-nomination-list/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Exclusive Bizz |language=en-US}}
Discography
= Albums =
== Vol. 1 (2023)<ref>{{Citation |title=Vol. 1 - EP by Fik Gaza on Apple Music |date=2023-03-23 |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/vol-1-ep/1679110972 |access-date=2025-04-19 |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==
- Zoleya (2:57)
- Cheza (2:57)
- Hello (3:18)
- Muchezo (2:59)
== GAAZA BOSS EP (2024)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Listen to Gaaza Boss - EP by Fik Gaza |url=https://pearltunes.com/album/507/gaaza-boss/fik-gaza/play |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=PearlTunes |language=en}}</ref> ==
- Nobody (2:29)
- BLOGGER (2:55)
- BORN TO WIN / KURABISAMU (2:44)
= Singles =
- Wake Up (3:05) (2024)
- Sweet (feat. imoji256) (3:04) (2024)
- Muna (feat. Gramium) (3:01) (2024)
- Ekyana Kye Mbarara (feat. Pest Vybz) (2:46) (2025)
- OBA BABALI (2:22) (2025)
- MURDER (feat. Alien Skin) (2:43) (2025)
- Tonkuba Tooke (feat. Flex D'Paper) (3:33) (2025)
- HABIBI (2025)
- Best Man Rmx
- Like Jesus
Controversies
= Arrest and robbery allegations =
Fik Gaza was arrested and detained by the police over allegations of robbery.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-08 |title=Musician Fik Gaza expected in court |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/musician-fik-gaza-expected-in-court-4994380#:~:text=Local%20artiste%20Shafiq%20Jjingo,%20alias,to%20appear%20in%20court%20today. |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Monitor |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Byamukama |first=Fred |date=2025-04-04 |title=Fik Gaza Awaiting Arraignment on Aggravated Robbery Charges |url=https://sanyufm.com/fik-gaza-awaiting-arraignment-on-aggravated-robbery-charges/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Sanyu FM 88.2 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-04 |title=Musician Fik Gaza, three others detained on robbery charges |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/musician-fik-gaza-three-others-detained-on-robbery-charges-4990518# |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Monitor |language=en}} The charge was initially aggravated robbery, later revised to simple robbery. Fik Gaza maintained his innocence.{{Cite web |last=Ruby |first=Josh |date=2025-04-04 |title=Fik Gaza claims setup and sabotage following Thursday arrest |url=https://mbu.ug/2025/04/04/fik-gaza-arrest-allegations/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ivan |first=Bwetunge |date=2025-04-15 |title=Fik Gaza Released from Prison After Another Tumultuous Week |url=https://lifestyleuganda.com/musician-fik-gaza-released-after-week-of-arrests-and-re-arrest/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Lifestyle Uganda |language=en-GB}}
= UK visa denial =
In July 2024, Fik Gaza was denied a UK visa due to issues with his bank account management. He stated that he prefers to invest in land rather than keeping money in the bank.{{Cite web |title=- Bukedde Online - Amawulire |url=https://www.bukedde.co.ug/travel/NV_191445/i-was-denied-visa-over-bank-balance---fik-gaz |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Bukedde |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Vision - Latest News |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/i-was-denied-visa-over-bank-balance---fik-gaz-NV_191445 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.newvision.co.ug}}{{Cite web |last=Unit |first=Pepper Intelligence |date=2024-06-29 |title=Tears as 15 Ugandan artists are denied UK visas |url=https://redpepper.co.ug/tears-as-15-ugandan-artists-are-denied-uk-visas/136268/amp/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=ONLINE |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ssejjombwe |first=Isaac |date=2024-06-29 |title=Ugandan artistes denied visas, London performance cancelled - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos |url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202406/four-one-one/ugandan-artistes-denied-visas-london-performance-cancelled.html/amp |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos - Life of Uganda's celebrities, lifestyle, music and humour |language=en-US}}
= Performance without work permit =
On 23 April 2024, Fik Gaza was arrested in the UAE for performing without a work permit.{{Cite web |title=New Vision - Latest News |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/entertainment/music-review-bukuta-bukuta-fik-gaza-NV_191584 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.newvision.co.ug}}{{Cite web |title=New Vision - Latest News |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/musician-fik-gaza-released-from-saudi-arabia-NV_186733 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.newvision.co.ug}}{{Cite web |last=Ruby |first=Josh |date=2024-04-25 |title=Bobi Wine urges release of Ugandan artist Fik Gaza arrested in Saudi Arabia |url=https://mbu.ug/2024/04/25/fik-gaza-arrest-saudi-arabia-bobi-wine/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=MBU |language=en-US}}