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Born | Uganda | 23 June 1989
Origin | Oslo, Norway |
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Years active | 2005–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".
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]
Sewali was born in Uganda, but emigrated to Norway at age four, where she settled in Oslo. [12]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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NOR [13] | ||
Amina Sewali |
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Year | Song | Peak positions | Album |
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NOR [13] | |||
2010 | "One More Digit" | — | Amina Sewali |
2011 | "Hero" | — | |
2012 | "20 000 Horses" / "Masterplan" | — | Non-album singles |
2015 | "Triangel" | — | |
2017 | "Mesterverk" | — |
Amina Sewali | |
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Born | Uganda | 23 June 1989
Origin | Oslo, Norway |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels |
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".
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]
Sewali was born in Uganda, but emigrated to Norway at age four, where she settled in Oslo. [12]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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NOR [13] | ||
Amina Sewali |
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33 |
Year | Song | Peak positions | Album |
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NOR [13] | |||
2010 | "One More Digit" | — | Amina Sewali |
2011 | "Hero" | — | |
2012 | "20 000 Horses" / "Masterplan" | — | Non-album singles |
2015 | "Triangel" | — | |
2017 | "Mesterverk" | — |