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Irene Ntale

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Irene Ntale is a multi-award-winning Ugandan performer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist who rose to fame in the early 2010s. She is known for blending traditional Ugandan rhythms with modern RnB and afrobeats influences. Ntale has since released several successful albums and singles, and has become one of the most popular and respected artists in Uganda and across East Africa.

Discography

Albums²

Sembera2016 • AlbumTracks: 27

Singles2015 • AlbumTracks: 23

EPs¹

Ntale's Lovers Set List2024 • EPTracks: 6

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