Halima Namakula is a renowned Ugandan musician, actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, known for her significant contributions to the entertainment industry and her philanthropic efforts.
Born on January 1, 1960, she began her artistic career at a young age, performing as a theater actress in the group “The Black Pearls”.
Namakula gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular Ugandan soap opera “That’s Mwattu life”where she portrayed the character Michelle.
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- Full name: Halima Namakula
- Date of birth: January 1, 1960
- Age: 64 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Kalerwe, Uganda
- Nationality: Uganda
- Profession: Musician, actor, businessman, humanitarian
- Height: 5’9′
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: 6 siblings
- Spouse: Semaala Kiwanuka (deceased)
- Children: Rema Namakula, Rachel K
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: $500k
Early life and education
Halima Namakula is currently 64 years old and was born on January 1, 1960 in Kalerwe, a suburb of Kampala, Uganda. She attended Mandal Primary School (now Bat Valley Primary School) and then City High School.
Halima is the second youngest and only daughter among Namuddu’s seven children. She had six siblings, only two of whom are still alive. Namakula’s early exposure to the performing arts was through her participation in school plays and local theater groups.
Personal life
Halima Namakula’s was married to a fellow artist, Semaala Kiwanuka, who passed away in 1994. The couple has two daughters, Rema Namakula and Rachel K, who both followed in their mother’s footsteps in the entertainment industry.
Career
Halima Namakula’s career began as a theater actress during her school years. She then switched to acting on television and became famous for her role in “That is Life Mwattu.” In addition to acting, she also made significant contributions to the Ugandan music scene.
Since 1999, she has released several albums under her own record label, No-End Entertainment. Her discography includes notable albums such as “Ekimbeewo,” “Tonkutula,” “Kyama Kyange,” “Cheza also known as Sambagala,” And “Ntuse Jendaga.” Throughout his career, Namakula has been recognized for his artistic contributions and has received many awards for his work.
Prize
- Kora Award 2004 – Nominated
- Kora Award 2005 – Nominated
- Divas Awards 2009 – Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2009/2010 New Vision & DFCU Award “Achieving Woman of the Year”
- 2009 Ms. Uganda – represented Uganda in the Ms. World pageant
Net worth
Halima Namakula’s net worth is estimated to be around $500 thousand; she has generated income through her successful career as a musician and actress.
Argumentative
Halima Namakula’s career has not been without controversy. In 2003, her radio station Beat FM was shut down by the broadcasting council for operating without a license.
Additionally, in 2007, she also faced legal trouble when she was sued for compensation of about Sh57 million (about $25,000) after an incident involving a three-year-old child who was said to have abused her. was run over by her car. The incident attracted significant media attention but did not result in any criminal charges against her.
In 2012, another controversy erupted when Namakula was arrested for littering Kampala city with promotional posters for her concert titled “Ndimuzadde” at the Obligatto Club. This incident has sparked discussions about the regulation of public spaces and the responsibility of artists in promoting their events.
Social Media
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Cinema
- “That’s Mwattu life”
Record
- “Ekimbeewo”
- “Tonkutula”
- “Kyama Kyange”
- “Cheza also known as Sambagala”
- “Ntuse Jendaga”
- “Ekimbeewo”
- “Tonkutula”
