Amina Sewali (born 23 June 1989) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for performing as Solveig in a 2014 production of ''

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'' at the National Theatre in

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, and took part in '' Melodi Grand Prix 2017'' with the song "Mesterverk".

Life and career

In 2006, Sewali performed as a singer and dancer in a production of ''Izzat – en kjærlighetsopera'' at the

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. The following year, she joined the show ''Glatte gater'', broadcast on

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. The show was turned into a film, ''99% Ærlig'', the following year. The film went on to be nominated for "Best Music" and "Best Documentary" at the 2009 Amanda Awards. In 2010, she was a lyricist, composer, and actress in ''Tæsjern på Grønland'', a modern-day adaptation of the play ''

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'' by

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. In 2012, she performed at the

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. In 2010, she released her debut single, "One More Digit", after being signed by Warner Music Norway. Her debut self-titled studio album was released in 2011, and was produced by

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. She was released from her label in 2011. In 2013, she went on a tour with

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, called ''Amina Sewali – Gjør det selv!''. In 2014, Sewali performed as Solveig in a 2014 production of ''

'' at the National Theatre in

. In 2017, she was announced as a participant in '' Melodi Grand Prix 2017'' with the song "Mesterverk". She competed in the final on 11 March 2017.

Personal life

Sewali was born in

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, but emigrated to Norway at age four, where she settled in

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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