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Mary Bata Biography
Namakula Mary, (born 22 December 1993), commonly known as Mary Bata, is a Ugandan female songwriter and artist.
Background
Bata attended 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.
Music career
Bata started as a singer in a church choir before joining Kream Productions Band in 2013. In 2014 released her breakthrough song “Disappointment” and this song brought her to the limelight of Ugandan music. She had her first concert on 28 August 2015 at Theatre La Bonita in Kampala and it was a success.
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Salute |
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| Tugenda Komawa |
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| Madowadowa |
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Discography
| Song Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Disappointment | 2014 |
| Visa | 2014 |
| Landlord | 2014 |
| Salute | 2015 |
| Hug | 2015 |
| Waliwo Ekibaanja | 2016 |
| Tugenda Komawo | 2016 |
| Sembela | 2016 |
| Ndugudde | 2016 |
| Give me Time | 2016 |
| Respect | 2016 |
| Okimanyi | 2017 |
| Mulimu Ki | 2017 |
| Madowadowa | 2018 |
| Am Ready | 2018 |
| Akayimba | 2019 |
| Follow You | 2020 |
| Kookonyo | 2020 |
Personal life
In August 2017, Mary survived an accident while she was on her way back from Mityana to Kampala.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rising Stars Award | Best Band Song “Disappointment” | Mary Bata | Won |
| 2017 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Band Song “Sembela” | Mary Bata | Won |
| 2018 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Band Song of The Year “Tugenda Komawa” | Mary Bata | Nominated |