Naira Ali Explained

Naira Ali
Native Name Lang:lg
Birth Name:Nabattu Naira Ali
Alias:Naira Ali
Birth Date:5 December 1988
Birth Place:Masindi District
Occupation:Songwriter, musician, performer
Label:Purple Chord Africa

Nabattu Naira Ali (born 5 December 1988) is a Ugandan musician and performer.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early childhood and education

Nabattu was born on 5 December 1988 to Ssesanga Ali and Ssesanga Hawa,[5] She is from the Enjovu (which means Elephant) clan in Buganda.[6]

She got her primary education at a Muslim Girls Primary School and was awarded her Ordinary level certificate in 2004 at East High School. She was a member of the East High School entertainment club, known as "Da Bliss Club".

In 2006 she obtained her A level certificate at Kibibi Secondary School, where she served as an entertainment prefect.

In 2012 she graduated with a Bachelors of industrial and fine art, majoring in graphics and fashion desiging from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts (MTSIFA) at Makerere University.

A mother,[7] [8] Nabattu relocated to the US in 2019.[9] [10] [11] [12]

Career

Music career

She wrote and recorded her first song with Dove MC at the age of 14 in true vine studios and produced by Didi in 2001. She was signed by Purple Chord Africa, a music company, in 2015.[13]

In 2019 she performed at the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) convention which was aimed at promoting cultural diversity and economic empowerment through creating a strong diaspora community. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago alongside other musicians, including Kenneth Mugabi, Jose Chameleon, and John Blaq.[14] [15] [16]

Discography

Music albums

Singles

Her singles include;

Awards and recognition

Other activities and achievements

Naira has always supported Music For Life Africa (MULIA) Foundation Children. MULIA organises annual charity concerts under different themes on which they raise funds to support vulnerable children with talents and also the Mulia Cultural Academy.[18]

She owns Global Datacard, a graphics design and printing company.

Controversies

Nabattu was born into a Muslim family; her father Ssesanga Ali allegedly denounced and disowned her for singing the song titled "Sinze" which is a gospel song. She responded to this by assuring that she "believes in God."[19]

In 2019, Naira Ali together with other artists who included Fille Mutoni, John Blaq and Geosteady were allegedly denied US visas to perform at the UNAA convention because they lacked performing permits.[20] [21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ugandan artistes that are under-celebrated . 2023-05-30 . New Vision . en.
  2. Web site: 2000 Ugandans to attend UNAA convention . 2023-05-30 . New Vision . en.
  3. Web site: Platform . Ugmuziki Online Audio Streaming . 2022-05-07 . Naira Ali Biography, Her Music Profile, Age, Education, Husband, Real Name, Net Worth - ugmuziki.com . 2023-05-30 . Ugmuziki Online Audio Streaming Platform . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-05-28 . Ugandan music industry has developed massively, says Naira Ali – Kampala Sun . 2023-05-31 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Luggya . Jude . 2015-01-23 . Date with a celeb : Naira Ali talks music and motherhood – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2023-05-31 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Mutabuza . Elijah . 2021-02-06 . Who is Naira Ali? Things You Didn't Know About Her . 2023-05-30 . Times Ug . en-US.
  7. Web site: chimplyf . 2017-10-17 . 'I Can't Wait to get Pregnant Again'- Naira Ali . 2023-05-31 . ChimpReports . en-US.
  8. Web site: BigEyeUg3 . 2017-12-08 . Naira Ali reveals her age, it will leave you shocked. . 2023-05-30 . BigEye.UG . en-US.
  9. Web site: Ruby . Josh . 2022-04-03 . Naira Ali Reportedly Returning to Uganda . 2023-05-30 . MBU . en-US.
  10. Web site: sqoopadmin . 2022-04-02 . Naira Ali returning – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2023-05-30 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2023-05-28 . Naira Ali, Kenzo to perform in USA – Kampala Sun . 2023-05-31 . en-US.
  12. Web site: Fans demand for Iryn Namubiru show following successful Juliana concert . 2023-05-31 . New Vision . en.
  13. Web site: Ruby . Josh . 2021-10-01 . Naira Ali showcases her rich lifestyle in 'Bukodyo' visuals . 2023-05-30 . MBU . en-US.
  14. Web site: Mugalu . Moses . 2019-04-03 . Ugandans brace for 31st UNAA convention . 2023-05-30 . The Observer – Uganda . en-gb.
  15. Web site: Ogwal . Lawrence . 2019-07-18 . Artistes John Blaq, Geo Steady, Naira Ali and Fille denied USA visas – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2023-05-30 . en-US.
  16. Web site: BigEyeUg3 . 2019-05-02 . 2019 Annual UNAA Convention Launched . 2023-05-30 . BigEye.UG . en-US.
  17. Web site: Muhindo . Clare . 2015-05-22 . Naira Ali unveils album at listeners party today – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2023-05-31 . en-US.
  18. Web site: Buule . Kizito Moses . 2022-12-05 . MULIA Foundation Children organizes Charity Education Concert at Collins Hotel Mukono . 2023-05-31 . Watchdog Uganda . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Muhindo . Clare . 2015-12-18 . Naira Ali unbothered by family's reaction over new gospel hit – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2023-05-31 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Crispus . Mugisha . 2019-07-20 . Panic in USA after 5 Ugandan artistes, comedians are denied Visas . 2023-05-31 . Nile Post.
  21. Web site: Kisakye . Allen . 2019-07-19 . UNAA: Artistes John Blaq, Fille, Geosteady to travel as planned . 2023-05-31 . Watchdog Uganda . en-GB.

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