About Amina Sewali
Lived 1989 – 2026 (aged 36). Amina Sewali was a Norwegian singer, actor, composer and screenwriter.
Amina Sewali (1989-2026) was 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".
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. The following year, she joined the show Glatte gater, broadcast on NRK. The show was turned into a film, 99% Ærlig, the following year. The film went on to be nominated for "Best Music" and "Best Documentary" at the 2009 Amanda Awards. 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. In 2012, she performed at the Oslo Philharmonic.
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!. In 2014, Sewali performed as Solveig in a 2014 production of Peer Gynt at the National Theatre in Oslo. 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.
Personal life Sewali was born in Uganda, but emigrated to Norway at age four, where she settled in Oslo.
Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positionsNOR Amina SewaliReleased: 3 June 2011 Label: Indipendente Formats: CD, digital download 33
Singles
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Who was Amina Sewali?
Ugandan-norwegian artist, musician and composer
When was Amina Sewali born?
Amina Sewali was born on 23 June 1989 in Uganda.
When did Amina Sewali die?
Amina Sewali died on 28 January 2026 in Spånga.
What was Amina Sewali's occupation?
Amina Sewali was a singer, actor, composer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Amina Sewali?
Amina Sewali was Norwegian.
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