Amina Sewali

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Amina Sewali
Born (1989-06-23) 23 June 1989 (age 35)
Uganda
Origin Oslo, Norway
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2005–present
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Amina Sewali (born 23 June 1989) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for performing as Solveig in a 2014 production of Peer Gynt at the National Theatre in Oslo, and took part in Melodi Grand Prix 2017 with the song "Mesterverk".

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Life and career

In 2006, Sewali performed as a singer and dancer in a production of Izzat – en kjærlighetsopera at the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. [1] The following year, she joined the show Glatte gater, broadcast on NRK. [2] The show was turned into a film, 99% Ærlig, the following year. [3] [4] The film went on to be nominated for "Best Music" and "Best Documentary" at the 2009 Amanda Awards. [5] In 2010, she was a lyricist, composer, and actress in Tæsjern på Grønland, a modern-day adaptation of the play The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. [6] In 2012, she performed at the Oslo Philharmonic. [7]

In 2010, she released her debut single, "One More Digit", after being signed by Warner Music Norway. Her debut self-titled studio album was released in 2011, and was produced by Even Johansen. She was released from her label in 2011. In 2013, she went on a tour with Concerts Norway, called Amina Sewali – Gjør det selv!. [8] In 2014, Sewali performed as Solveig in a 2014 production of Peer Gynt at the National Theatre in Oslo. [9] [10] In 2017, she was announced as a participant in Melodi Grand Prix 2017 with the song "Mesterverk". She competed in the final on 11 March 2017. [11]

Personal life

Sewali was born in Uganda, but emigrated to Norway at age four, where she settled in Oslo. [12]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
NOR
[13]
Amina Sewali33

Singles

YearSongPeak positionsAlbum
NOR
[13]
2010"One More Digit"—Amina Sewali
2011"Hero"—
2012"20 000 Horses" / "Masterplan"—Non-album singles
2015"Triangel"—
2017"Mesterverk"—

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