Halima Namakula Biography: Children, Age, Wikipedia, Songs, Albums, Husband, Net Worth, Nationality, Ethnicity

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Halima Namakula is a prominent 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 career in the arts at a young age, performing as a stage actress with a group called “The Black Pearls.”

Namakula gained widespread recognition for her role in the popular Ugandan television soap opera “That’s Life Mwattu”, where she portrayed the character Michelle.

Profile

• Full name: Halima Namakula
• Date of birth: January 1, 1960
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Kalerwe, Uganda
• Nationality: Ugandan
• Profession: Musician, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian
• Height: 5’9′
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: 6 siblings
• Spouse: Semaala Kiwanuka (deceased)
• Children: Rema Namakula, Rachel K
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $500k

Early Life and Education

Halima Namakula is now at the age of 64 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 later City High School.

Halima is the second youngest and only daughter among seven children of Namuddu. She has six siblings, with only two surviving. Namakula’s early exposure to the performing arts came through her involvement 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 had two daughters, Rema Namakula and Rachel K, both of whom have followed in their mother’s footsteps in the entertainment industry.

Career

Halima Namakula’s career began as a stage actress during her school years. She later transitioned into television acting, gaining fame for her role in “That’s Life Mwattu.” In addition to acting, she has made significant contributions to Ugandan music.

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 aka Sambagala,” and “Ntuse Jendaga.” Throughout her career, Namakula has been recognized for her artistic contributions and has received various awards for her work.

Awards

• 2004 Kora Awards – Nominee
• 2005 Kora Awards – Nominee
• 2009 Divas Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2009/2010 New Vision & DFCU “Woman Achiever Of The Year Award”
• 2009 Mrs. Uganda – represented Uganda in the Mrs. World pageant

Net Worth

Halima Namakula’s net worth is estimated to be around $500k; she has generated income through her successful career as a musician and actress.

Controversy

Halima Namakula’s career has not been without controversy. In 2003, her radio station Beat FM was shut down by the broadcasting council due to operating without a license.

Additionally, in 2007, she faced legal troubles when she was sued for approximately sh57 million (about $25,000) after an incident involving a three-year-old child who was reportedly run over by her vehicle. The case drew significant media attention but did not lead to any criminal charges against her.

In 2012, another controversy arose when Namakula was arrested for littering the city of Kampala with promotional posters for her concert titled “Ndimuzadde” at Club Obligatto. This incident sparked discussions about public space regulations and artists’ responsibilities in promoting their events.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: N/A
• Twitter handle: N/A

Filmography

• “That’s Life Mwattu”

Discography

• “Ekimbeewo”
• “Tonkutula”
• “Kyama Kyange”
• “Cheza aka Sambagala”
• “Ntuse Jendaga”
• “Ekimbeewo”
• “Tonkutula”

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