Personal Information
Van Data, is a Ugandan Reggae-Dance hall Singer,Songwriter and Producer. Popularly known for his songs Like “Oli muyaye”, “China” and many more.
Born Ainebyona Isaiah on November 17, in Kampala Uganda, in a family of three (2girls and one boy) being the last born Van Data is the only boy in the Family. Grew up in Kampala and Mbarara Uganda, where his mother worked as a medical sister. Isaiah was Baptised “Van Data”.meaning Son of knowing by his childhood Family and Friends.
Career
Van Data started his music career at the age of 9 in TP and ME (Talent promotion and moral Excellence) Band, it’s in this Band he learnt to play several music Instruments including piano keyboard, guitar, jazz drums to mention. Later joined Ma’Africa Band then Rays Band where he was the Main keyboardist. In 2008 he patterned with his child hood friend Moze Dash to make a dual “Dash and Data” who were behind a couple of songs until when he decided to go solo in 2013.
Life’s Work
Apart from Music and entertainment for the last 15years Van Data has also worked with different organizations majorly in youth and reproductive health. He has worked as a peer educator, counsellor, HIV/AIDS counsellor, trainer, implemented projects activities, developed and implemented youth programs, organised and implemented community dialogues, developed IEC (Information Education Communication) materials including MDD(Music Dance and Drama).
He has worked with projects in the area of reproductive health, Gender based Violence, Men and HIV, Life planning skills, Advocacy through Entertainment to mention on timely contracts with Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), Young Empowered and Healthy (YEAH), feed the Children Uganda, UNFPA, AIESEC Uganda, Uganda health marketing group (UHMG), Strengthening Health Education And Entrepreneurship in families (SHEEF), USAID (united states agency for international development), Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU).
