Английская Википедия:Irene Logan

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:BLP sources Шаблон:Infobox musical artist Irene Logan (born February 16, 1984)[1] is a Liberian-Ghanaian singer, songwriter, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She and her family moved to Ghana in search of refuge from the First Liberian Civil War. Logan gained recognition after winning the first edition of Stars of the Future in 2006.[2]

Early life

Irene Elizabeth Grace Logan was born on February 16, 1984, in Monrovia, Liberia, to Tina Logan, a teacher and Gospel singer, and Thomas Logan, an accountant and musician. Logan lost her father when she was two months old due to an illness; he was 25 years old at the time of his death. She and her mother fled to Accra in search of refuge during the First Liberian Civil War. Logan attended Achimota School in 2003, studying literature, history, and music. She sang in the school's choir and performed for the school at national events. She was also an executive for the writers and debaters club at her secondary school. Logan studied marketing at Zenith University College, but left after her second year to pursue a career in music.

Music career

Logan won the first season of Stars of the Future in 2006. Her debut single, "Runaway", became a hit in Ghana. Her follow-up single, "Kabila", also gained recognition. She recorded the song "My Mind Dey", which was used as the soundtrack for the film series Adams Apples. Logan has performed with several artists, including Hugh Masakela, Lagbaja, Jay Z, and Beenie Man, among others. In recent years, she made a transition to gospel music.

Irene and Jane

Logan met Efya on the Stars of the Future television show. Following the show's conclusion, the two of them formed the music duo Irene & Jane and were nominated for an award at the 2008 Channel O Music Video Awards. They released their 2009 collaborative album Unveiled, which included the songs "Baby" and "Heated Up".[3] Logan won Best Female Vocalist at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for a Kora Award in 2008.[4][5]

Business and philanthropy

Logan is the CEO and creative director of Tribassa Limited, an African-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. She is passionate about giving back to her society and has volunteered her time to several humanitarian causes. She started the "I am the Future" initiative and partnered with the UNHCR to inspire and assist young men and women in discovering ways to positively impact their communities.

Previous affiliations

Notable performances

Discography

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  • Unveiled (with Efya) (2009)

Singles

  • "Kabila" (2009)[13]
  • "Runaway" (featuring Asem) (2009)[14]
  • "My Mind Dey" (featuring Asem) (2011)[15]
  • "Emperor" (2011)[16]
  • "Akwasi Casanova" (2013)[17]
  • "In Love with a Devil" (2014)[18]
  • "Na Me Dey There" (2014)[19]
  • "SA" (2014)[20]
  • "Stay" (cover) (2014)[21]
  • "Medowo" (2015)[22]
  • "Conga" (featuring Wiyaala) (2016)[23]
  • "More" (2022)

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  • "Ghetto Love" by Stonebwoy (featuring Irene Logan)[24]
  • "Mr Versatile" by Okyeame kwame (featuring Irene Logan)[25]
  • "Power to Win" (with M.I, Flavour and Kwabena Kwabena)[26]
  • "Runaway" by Asem (featuring Irene Logan)[27]
  • "1000 Fights and Make Up" by Asem (featuring Irene Logan)[28]
  • "Na Me Dey There" by Asem (featuring Irene Logan)[29]
  • "Light and Darkness" by Trigmatic (featuring Irene Logan)
  • "Satisfy" by Eric Jeshrun (featuring Irene Logan)[30]

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Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Presented Nominated Work Result
2006 Channel O Music Video Awards Herself "Heated Up" Шаблон:Nominated
2007 Ghana Music Awards Vocalist of the Year Шаблон:Won
2007 Kora Awards Discovery of the Year Шаблон:Nominated
2015 4Syte Music Video Awards "My Mind Dey" Шаблон:Nominated
2017 3G Awards Award Global Humanitarian Шаблон:Won
2020 Ghana Movie Awards Discovery[31] Шаблон:Won

See also

References

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