Samantha Mumba | |
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![]() Samantha Mumba in 2009 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba |
Born | Dublin, Ireland | January 18, 1983
Genres | Pop, R&B, dance, urban |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress |
Years active | 1999–Present |
Labels | Universal Polydor Interscope A&M |
Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba[1] (born 18 January 1983) is an Irish singer, dancer, actress and musician who first became famous around 2000 with the single "Gotta Tell You". Samantha sings contralto.[2] Mumba has also been in many movies, in particular independent movies.
Mumba's first single, "Gotta Tell You", reached No. 1 in the Irish charts. It later reached No. 2 in the British charts. Mumba also had success in the USA, with the song reaching No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. To date, her first album has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.