Bridgette Mars has revealed the women who continue to shape her journey in music, saying her biggest inspiration came long before she stepped into the studio.
Speaking on NBS Plus, the rising Ugandan singer credited her mother with planting the seed that eventually led her into music.
My mum. My mum used to do music. She was in choir so I got inspired and I had to take on that.
As her career grew, Bridgette says she found role models in some of the biggest names in the industry.
Beyoncé tops that list.
I look up to Beyonce because she is a married woman. She is responsible and she earns good. She inspires me.
Closer to home, Bridgette singled out Spice Diana as the Ugandan artist she admires most, praising both her music and business mindset.
In Uganda, that is Spice Diana. She is really good, she is talented, and she is a businesswoman. She does a lot.
Her list would not have been complete without Rihanna.
The third person is Rihanna. She is good.
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