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Irene Ntale
Ugandan singer, songwriter and guitarist (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Irene Ntale (born 30 January 1988) is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, and guitarist.[1] She sings RnB, reggae, and acoustic soul.[2]
Early life and education
Ntale was born on 30 January 1989 to George William Ntale and his wife. She started singing at school and in the church choir where she also learned how to play the guitar.[2] She went to Kitante primary school, Kitante Hill School for O-level, and Makerere High, now Migadde College, for A-level. She earned a Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management degree at Kyambogo University.[3]
Music
She started singing at school and in the church choir where she also learned how to play the guitar.[2] She used to perform at shows, singing other artists' songs, until she went to Swangz Avenue.[3] Ntale has had hit songs since, like "Gyobera", "Love letter" a collaboration with Bebe Cool, "Stay with me", "Nkubukinze" and "Olindaba".[4][5]
She has been hosted on Focus on Africa (TV programme).[6][7] She is the campaign ambassador for the Red Card to Drunk Driving campaign by Uganda Breweries Limited.[8][9]
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Universal Music Records
In early 2019, after numerous visits to Lagos, Nigeria, it was rumored that Ntale was negotiating a deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria, and on 21 August 2019, she signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria,[10] making her the first Ugandan artiste to be signed to the record label.[11] The company posted a welcome message to Ntale on their official Instagram page stating “Welcome to the Family!! Uganda’s 1st Lady @irene_ntale The journey has begun…”.[12]
Ntale released her debut single under the Universal Music imprint titled, Nyamba, a song in her local dialect, which means, "Help Me".[11]
Awards and recognition
- Best Female Breakthrough Artist 2013, Hipipo Music Awards[13]
- Best Female artist, Buzz Teeniez awards 2014, 2015[14]
Personal Life
Ntale has kept her personal life private.
Singer Irene Ntale on Friday September 26, 2025, introduced her man, Vincent Kalibbala to her parents in a Kwanjula ceremony in Kulambiro , Kampala Uganda.[15] She changed five times in to beautifully embroidered gomesis to represent her Ganda Culture. Notable guests include Buganda Kingdom's prince David Wassajja and his wife Marion Nankya.[15][16]
On 17th October 2025, renowned Ugandan vocalist and singer-songwriter Irene Ntale officially entered married life. At the weekend, she and longtime partner Vincent Kalibbala exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony at the iconic Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala. [16][15] The lavish wedding ceremony was attended by family members and close associates from the entertainment industry.
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References
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