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Martha Mukisa set to release 'International Local' EP

Fast-rising Ugandan songstress recently signed to Black Magic Entertainment

In Summary

• It is expected to be a crossover project to the continent

Singer Martha Mukisa
Singer Martha Mukisa
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Fast-rising Ugandan singer Martha Mukisa, 25, has announced she is about to release her debut EP, 'International Local'.

She said in a statement, "It is expected to be a crossover project to the continent and east Africa as a whole."

Mukisa has cited her mentors as Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Juliana Kanyomozi and John Blaq.

The vocalist grew up in a religious setting and started her singing career in church at an early age.

She is a graduate with a diploma in textile designing and technology from Kyambogo University.

Her music career took an upswing when she signed to Black Magic Entertainment, a record label known to be producing the biggest brands in the industry.

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