Amina Sewali

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".

Amina Sewali
Sewali performing in 2011
Background information
Born (1989-06-23) 23 June 1989
Uganda
OriginOslo, Norway
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2005–present
Labels

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
Title Album details Peak chart positions
NOR
[13]
Amina Sewali 33

Singles
Year Song Peak positions Album
NOR
[13]
2010 "One More Digit" — Amina Sewali
2011 "Hero" —
2012 "20 000 Horses" / "Masterplan" — Non-album singles
2015 "Triangel" —
2017 "Mesterverk" —

References
  1. "scenekunst.no". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  2. "motlys.net". Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  3. "Filmstudieark - 99% Ærlig". Filmweb.no. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  5. "99% ærlig". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  6. "Prosjektarkiv". Arkiv.dramatikkenshus.no. Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  7. "oslokonserthus.no". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  8. "Rikskonsertene". Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  9. "nationaltheatret.no". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  10. Nye fjes på Det Multinorske; scenekunst.no, 27.2.2015
  11. Hyttebakk, Jon Marius (January 31, 2017). "Her er MGP-artistene 2017". Nrk.no. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  12. "Amina Sewali Biography". Amina Sewali. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  13. "Norwegian Charts - Amina Sewali - Albums". norwegiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
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