Namakula Mary Bata, (born 22 December 1993), commonly known as Mary Bata, is a Ugandan female songwriter, artist.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Mary Bata | |
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| Born | Namakula Mary Bata (1993-12-22) 22 December 1993 (age 28) Mulago Uganda |
| Occupation | Songwriter, Musician & entertainer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Songwriting |
| Label(s) | Kream Production, Rydim Empire, Mary Bata Label |
Bata studied from Kabata Primary School, Maky College Secondary School Nateete and went to YMCA where she studied and was awarded a diploma in Cosmetology & Designing in 2013[7][8]
Bata started as a singer in a church choir before joining Kream Productions Band in 2013.,[9][10][11] In 2014 released her breakthrough song “Disappointment” and this song brought her to the limelight of the Ugandan music.,[12][13][14] She had her first concert on 28 August 2015 at Theatre La Bonita in Kampala and it was a success.[15]
| Title | Details |
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| Salute |
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| Tugenda Komawa[16] |
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| Madowadowa |
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| Song Title | Year |
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| Disappointment[18] | 2014 |
| Visa | 2014 |
| Landlord | 2014 |
| Salute | 2015 |
| Hug | 2015 |
| Waliwo Ekibaanja | 2016 |
| Tugenda Komawo | 2016 |
| Sembela | 2016 |
| Ndugudde | 2016 |
| Give me Time[19] | 2016 |
| Respect | 2016 |
| Okimanyi[8] | 2017 |
| Mulimu Ki[20] | 2017 |
| Madowadowa[21] | 2018 |
| Am Ready[22] | 2018 |
| Akayimba[23] | 2019 |
| Follow You[24] | 2020 |
| Kookonyo | 2020 |
In August 2017, Mary survived an accident while she was from Mityana back to Kampala.[25][26][27][28][29]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Rising Stars Award | Best Band Song “Disappointment” | Mary Bata | Won | [30] |
| 2017 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Band Song “Sembela” | Mary Bata | Won | [31][32][33] |
| 2018 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Band Song of The Year “Tugenda Komawa” | Mary Bata | Nominated | [34][35][36][37][38] |
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