Irene Logan (born February 16, 1984) is a Liberian-Ghanaian singer, songwriter, philanthropist and entrepreneur.[1] 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]
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| Birth name | Irene Elizabeth Logan |
| Born | February 16, 1984 Monrovia, Liberia |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Early life
editIrene Elizabeth Grace Logan was born on February 16, 1984, in Monrovia, 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 the school. Logan studied marketing at Zenith University College but left after her second year to pursue a career in music.
Music career
editLogan 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
editLogan 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
editLogan 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 Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to inspire and assist young men and women in discovering ways to positively impact their communities.
Personal life
editPrevious affiliations
editNotable performances
edit- Opening act for Beenie Man at Accra International Conference Centre in 2005
- Channel O Music Video Awards 2006
- Opened performance for American Hip Hop star Jay Z at Accra International Conference Centre in 2006[10]
- Performed at Big Brother Africa show in 2008[11]
- Kora Awards 2007
- Ghana Music Awards 2008
- My Mind Dey song featured in Ghanaian popular Soap Opera Adams Apples
- Performed at Ghana Radio and Television Personality Awards in 2012[12]
- Guest Performance at Glo xfactor in 2013[13]
- Performed Andy Williams’ ‘The Impossible Dream’ at the funeral of the late former president, Jerry John Rawlings (2021)[14]
- Performed the "Star Spangled Banner" representing Ghana in celebration of the 4th of July Independence Day (2021)
- Performed at the GUBA 2021 awards held in Ghana
Discography
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Albums
Singles
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Guest appearances
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Filmography
edit- Adams Apples (2012)
- Fix Us (2019) as Ama
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Presented | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2006 | Channel O Music Video Awards | Herself | "Heated Up" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Ghana Music Awards | Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| 2007 | Kora Awards | Discovery of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 4Syte Music Video Awards | "My Mind Dey" | Nominated | |
| 2017 | 3G Awards Award | Global Humanitarian | Won | |
| 2020 | Ghana Movie Awards | Discovery[33] | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Irene Logan Is A Liberian". Ghanashowbiz. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan Biography | Profile | Ghana". Peace Fm Online profile people. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ^ "2008 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominations | Museke". M Museke. 2008-07-29. Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "MTN Ghana Music Award Winners 2008 (9th edition) | Museke". M Museke. 2008-04-28. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "2008 Kora Africa Music Awards Nominees". Francomix. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Singer Irene Logan ties knot in stunning ceremony". 3news.
- ^ "Every Detail of Irene Logan's wedding". Kente Knots.
- ^ 22:01 CET (2009-09-01). "Glo Mobile Ghana unveils Ambassadors". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "UNHCR GH | Who We Work With". Unhcr-Ghana. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Jay Z Excited About Ghana Show | Music 2006-10-05". GhanaWeb. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene And Jane On BBA Show | Music 2008-09-30". GhanaWeb. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Herty Rapper Steals Show @ RTP Awards". NewsGhana. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ Adjapong, Nana Yaw (2013-09-08). "Ghana's Irene Logan Performances On GLO X-FACTOR". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (2021-01-27). "Irene Logan performs Andy Williams' 'Impossible Dream' at Rawlings funeral". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Kabila by Irene Logan on iROKING | Discover and Download African Music". M.iroking.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan ft - runaway (FULL) by Asem". Allghanamusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan - My Mind Dey (Official Video)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan emperor by Dontheo2 | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Ghana Music•com™ • Just log on!". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan - In Love with a Devil". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft ASEM (Prod by Peewee)". Ghanamotion.com. 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan – SA (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan - Stay (Cover) (Recording Session)". GhanaNdwom.com. 2014-09-23. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan – Medowo (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Irene Logan - Conga ft Wiyaala". GHclick.net. 2015-12-06. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ^ Listen to Ghetto Love (feat. Irene Logan) Song by Stonebwoy Burniton on Gaana.com, retrieved 2021-08-24
- ^ "Clip: Mr. Versatile - Okyeame Kwame feat. Irene Logan". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Flavour – *"Power To Win" ft. M.I, Irene Logan & Kwabena Kwabena". GhXclusives.com. 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ "Ghana Music - Irene Logan, Song: Run Away (featuring Asem)". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Songs Like 1000 Fights and Make Up (feat. Irene Logan)". SongTracer. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft. Asem". tooXclusive. 2014-05-04. Archived from the original on 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Download MP3: Eric Jeshrun - Satisfy Ft. Irene Logan". GHBEATZ.COM. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-01-01). ""Fix Us", "Heroes of Africa" & Temi Otedola win at the 2020 Ghana Movie Awards | See the Full Winners List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-08-28.