About Frank Mbalire
Frank Mbalire was an Ugandan singer.
Frank Mbalire is a Ugandan musician and guitarist. He was one of the members of Afrigo Band.
Early life and education Mbalire was born in Natete Kampala to Joseph Yawe and Dorotia Nambi.
Music Mbalire joined Afrigo Band in the late 70s as a rhythm guitarist but later moved to "Thames band", from where he composed "Bamuleete" and "Sirikusuula". He relocated to Sweden for sometime before returning to Afrigo band. In 2009, Mbalire left Afrigo to form "Misty Jazz band", which also has Moses Matovu and had made Kampala Casino their home. He was a member of "Blazing beats" with Philly Lutaaya and Fred Kigozi.
His song "Ndikwambalanga Ekkooti" was voted by Bukedde as one of the most influential songs in Uganda in the last fifty years.
Discography
Singles Bamuleete Akanakakawalya Ndikwambalanga Ekkooti Sirikusuula
Albums African songs, 1989
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Who was Frank Mbalire?
Uganda musician and guitarist
When was Frank Mbalire born?
Frank Mbalire was born in Kampala.
What was Frank Mbalire's occupation?
Frank Mbalire was a singer.
What nationality was Frank Mbalire?
Frank Mbalire was Ugandan.
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