Her Voice Stopped the Room: Multi-Talented Queen Birungi Amber Grace’s “Arise” Anthem Turns Queens Affairs Into a Celebration of African Women’s Strength

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reported that the Queens Affairs event at Serena Hotel Kampala on July 25, 2026, centered its most emotional moment on a performance by Birungi Amber Grace, a young beauty queen and artist. According to the outlet, Birungi performed an original song, “Arise,” before an audience that included beauty queens, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and creatives, using the stage to highlight the strength, dignity and resilience of African women.

The report described the song as rooted in African identity and women’s everyday roles in families and communities. It said the performance drew a standing ovation and was later shared online, where viewers praised Birungi’s composure and message of women’s empowerment. The article framed the performance as shifting the event beyond glamour into a platform for advocacy.

Watchdog Uganda also profiled Birungi’s pageant and youth leadership background, reporting that she was crowned Miss High School Uganda 2024, was Miss Teen Pearl of Africa 1st Runner-Up for 2025/2026, and is serving as Miss Africa International Uganda 2025/2026. The outlet said she is a student at Taibah International School and links her public platform to youth empowerment, women’s leadership, tourism and environmental conservation.

The article further credited her mother, Dr. Olive Enid Nabiryo, as a key influence in her discipline and confidence. Birungi was also reported to have ambitions to study law and pursue advocacy. While the piece is largely celebratory in tone, it points to a broader theme in Uganda’s youth and pageant spaces: using cultural visibility to promote social causes, especially around women’s recognition and leadership.