Background and Identity:
Emmanuel Boaz Onyango, professionally known as Bammez Billionz, "ToxicBoss," is a Ugandan dancehall artist and songwriter. He was born on April 4, 2001, in Kampala. He grew up in Kampala District, where he was raised by his parents. He started his music career in Sunday school and the church choir. After a few years in the music industry, he recorded his debut song in 2020, featuring many prominent music producers with hit songs like “Binyuma” and “Ducati,” which he collaborated on with DJ Brancy, a renowned producer in Kampala. Uganda
From an early age, he faced societal pressures to conform, was criticized for his appearance, and expected to stay within conventional boundaries. Instead, he chose to embrace his difference. This rejection of conformity gave rise to the "ToxicBoss" identity, a bold symbol of self-acceptance, rebellion, and creative freedom.
He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Makerere University.
Musical Origins and Influences:
Bammez discovered music not as a career path, but as a lifeline. He found inspiration in Jamaican dancehall artists like Vybz Kartel and DeMarco, whose raw, declarative style resonated deeply. Their unapologetic approach gave him the language and permission to express what he had long internalized. Music, for Bammez, became a space to exist without apology , a vehicle to transform personal scars
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