Iryn Namubiru Explained

Iryn Namubiru
Image Caption:Iryn Namubiru At 97.7 Record FM
Birth Date:1981 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Uganda
Education:General education
Namasagali College, Namasagali, Uganda
University
Stendhal University
Grenoble, France.
Occupation:Musician & entertainer
Known For:Vocal Training and Music
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Label:Bloom Records, Nujeli, Grajoh UK
Years Active:1995present
Associated Acts:I-Jay, Bryan Morel Publications, Extra Level Entertainment, Fusion Band, Juliana Kanyomozi, SMS ONE, Steve Jean

Irene Gladys Namubiru, also known as Iryn Namubiru,[1] (born 13 December 1981) is a Ugandan female vocalist. She is a light-lyric, alto voiced, Afro-pop, recording and performing artist.

Background

Namubiru was born in the Central Region of Uganda and received an education at the following institutions:

Music career

According to Namubiru, she had a passion for singing since her childhood and strove to make it a bigger part of her life. Her first attempt at success in the music industry came in 1995, when she joined singers-cum-rapper DJs Ragga Dee and Molar-Messe, as the group Da Hommies, and "Joss Jjew" Mawejje as a studio arranger/keyboardist,[2] assisting in the release of a series of singles including "Bamusakata", "Mukwano", and "Mukyala tokaba" in early 1995.[3] Her first individual single "Learn to say good bye" also appeared on the group's subsequent album. Soon afterwards, she had her first stage appearance in September 1995.[4]

In 1999, she joined Kanyomozi, her former schoolmate at Namasagali College, to form the R&B all-girl group called I-Jay.[5] According to Bryan Morel Publications, In 2000, they released their first 7 track album titled "WAIT" which included songs "Wait RMX (Ft Steve Jean)", "Not Good Enough", "Mwana", "Wait", "Emirimu", "Vivi LA Vi" and "Two To Make It True...", which received moderate air play on radio stations in Uganda.

Soon after the release of their record, Namubiru left for France and the group disbanded. This break up led to speculation that the two separated on unfriendly terms however, they both denied such rumours. While in France, she formed the Afro-Soul group Nujeli with Julien Grout and they released ENSI LP.In 2006, Namubiru collaborated with singer Bebe Cool in the songs "Simbalala" and "Lwaki Onzannyilako?".

However, Namubiru did not achieve widespread success until 2006, when she released her album Nkuweeki?.[6] Since 2006, Namubiru released the songs "Y'ono", "Lwaki", "Bonna Obasinga", "Begombeko", "Birowoozo", for which she has received various awards in the Ugandan music industry.[7] In 2011, Namubiru won in four categories of the 2011 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM). She won in the categories of Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Best RnB Single of the Year.[8] [9] [10]

Controversies

Namubiru has been widely criticised by her detractors for dressing "inappropriately" in her music videos and, at times, her concerts. According to her critics, her costumes oppose traditional Ugandan dressing customs and set a bad example for other aspiring musicians. In 2009, her video for "Bonna Obasinga" was criticised due to a swimming costume she wore. Namubiru later shot another music video for the song to placate her critics. However, many of her fans have defended her "creative" attire and perceive the accusations to be socially regressive and resistant to new styles.[11]

Personal life

Namubiru was married to Frank Galusy Morel, a Frenchman, and together they have two sons.[12] She is fluent in English, French, and Luganda, which is her native language.[7] She lives with her family in France, and most of her music fans reside in Uganda.

Iryn Namubiru is the founder and chief executive officer of a Non-Government-Organisation called GATHER FOR CHILDREN based in Mityana - Central Region, she formed in 2006 to help empower and support women / care takers, young mothers and teenage mothers to care and educate their children and vulnerable children.[13] [14] The organisation operates on Iryn Namubirus's seven acres of land.

On 24 November 2018 she survived an accident in Lake Victoria, where a cruise boat carrying party revellers capsized, killing 33 people.[15]

Arrest in JapanOn 3 May 2013,[16] [17] Namubiru was arrested in Tokyo, Japan for alleged possession of illegal drugs.[18] She had traveled to Japan to perform at a music concert [19] but she was arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport before her performance.[20] One week prior to the arrest, Namubiru was tweeting about her excitement to be performing in Japan.[21] The concert was to take place at the Yotsukaido Cultural Hall[22] in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Namubiru was found carrying ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine),[23] which was concealed in her luggage.[24] She was transferred from the Tokyo airport detention facility to a police station in Central Tokyo, where she recorded a statement in connection to the illegal possession of MDMA, which is commonly known as "ecstasy"; she denied any knowledge of the drug.[25] On 24 May 2013, at a hearing in Japan, the court found Namubiru to be innocent.[26] Police in Japan cleared her of the drug trafficking charges and released her.[27]

Awards and nominations

Awards

Source:[28]

Nominations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irene Namubiru New Songs Videos Lyrics Biography Free MP3 Music Kapopii.com . 2023-01-28 . Kapopii . en.
  2. Web site: Artists Profile . Traxbox-amspug.com . 30 June 2006 . 29 October 2013.
  3. Web site: 2014-08-13. Iryn Namubiru. 2021-05-21. Music In Africa. en.
  4. http://www.ugpulse.com/articles/daily/Entertainment.asp?about=Iryn+Namubiru%3A+Wants+to+be+Known+for+her+Humanitarian+Efforts&ID=668 The Beginnings of Namubiru's Music Career
  5. Web site: Iryn and Juliana Formed I-Jay in 1999 . 25 March 2011 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031754/http://www.musicuganda.com/iryne%20Namubiru.html . dead .
  6. http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/9/507/501820 Namubiru Released Nkuweeki? In 2006
  7. Web site: Uganda. Flash. 2020-06-13. Irene Gladys Namubiru: Biography, Children, Husband and Music. 2021-05-21. Flash Uganda Media. English.
  8. Web site: Iryn Namubiru 2011 PAM Artiste of the Year. 2021-05-21. Daily Monitor. 24 January 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Pam Awards 2011 Winners; Iryn Namubiru Takes Artist of the Year HiPipo. 2021-05-21. en-US.
  10. Web site: Eupal. Felix. PAM awards never short on surprises. 2021-05-21. The Observer - Uganda. en-gb.
  11. http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/9/577/695636/Iryn%20Namubiru Namubiru Threatened With Videos Ban
  12. http://www.ugmuziki.com/artists/iryn-namubiru
  13. https://www.gatherforchildren.org/#:~:text=Gather%20for%20Children%20is%20a%20Ugandan%20NGO%20empowering,include%20orphans%2C%20abandoned%20or%20young%20mothers%29%20through%20farming. Gather for Children website
  14. Web site: Irene celebrates birthday with Gather for Children | Showbizuganda . 24 December 2022 .
  15. https://web.archive.org/web/20181126145958/https://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL8N1Y11RY Uganda party boat capsizes on Lake Victoria, killing 33
  16. Web site: Drugs saga casts dark shadow on Iryn career. The Observer. 29 May 2013. 26 May 2013. was arrested with drugs on May 3.
  17. Web site: Iryn Namubiru's Manager Speaks Out. Uganda Online. 29 May 2013. 12 May 2013. Iryn was arrested on May 03.
  18. Web site: Singer Namubiru's managers struggle to get her out of jail. Daily Monitor. 29 May 2013. 14 May 2013. The singer was arrested in possession of drugs, in Tokyo Japan.
  19. Web site: Iryn Namubiru Arrested in Japan Over Drugs. Red Pepper. 7 May 2013 . 29 May 2013. Namubiru travelled to Japan last Thursday for a music concert.
  20. Web site: Ugandan singer detained, arrested at Tokyo International Airport. JDP (Japan Daily Press). 29 May 2013. 8 May 2013. Iryn Namubiru, a Ugandan singer, was arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport before supposedly performing at a concert.
  21. Web site: Ugandan singer detained, arrested at Tokyo International Airport. JDP (Japan Daily Press). 29 May 2013. 8 May 2013. The Ugandans who were waiting at the concert venue received reports about her arrest.
  22. Web site: Iryn Namubiru Arrested in Japan Over Drugs. Red Pepper. 7 May 2013 . 29 May 2013. The concert was scheduled to take place at the Yotsukaido Cultural Hall..
  23. Web site: Iryn Namubiru to Know Her Fate on Saturday. Uganda Picks. 29 May 2013. 21 May 2013. Namubiru was carrying Ecstasy (3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine).
  24. Web site: Iryn Namubiru carried Ecstasy - Police. New Vision. 29 May 2013. 15 May 2013. The drugs were concealed in peanut butter when she was arrested.
  25. Web site: NAMUBIRU UPDATES: Arrested Singer Iryn Namubiru. The Investigator. 29 May 2013. 8 May 2013. Iryn Namubiru has been transferred. https://archive.today/20130706190433/http://investigator.co.ug/details.php?option=acat&a=561. 6 July 2013. dead. dmy-all.
  26. Web site: Uganda: Iryn Namubiru Free At Last. AllAfrica.com. 29 May 2013. 24 May 2013. at the hearing today the court found her not guilty.
  27. Web site: Irene Namubiru Cleared of Drug Trafficking Charges. URN (Uganda Radio Network). 29 May 2013. 24 May 2013. Police in Japan has cleared Ugandan musician Irene Namubiru.
  28. Web site: Irene Namubiru "Iryn". About Uganda. 20 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329034114/http://www.aboutuganda.com/wpa_artist/irene-namubiru-iryn. 29 March 2016. dead.
  29. Web site: List of Nominees for the 1st HiPipo Music Awards . 25 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150626104220/http://www.hipipo.com/hma/news/481/List-Of-Nominees-For-The-1st-Hipipo-Music-Awards--hma--Released- . 26 June 2015 . dead . dmy-all .

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