Irene Logan

Irene Logan (born February 16, 1984),[1] she is originally from Liberia and grew up in Ghana. An eclectic singer/songwriter who broke out of girl group "Irene and Jane",[2] constituted of herself and Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (Efya). Irene and Jane group got exposure to fame in the maiden edition of the Stars of the Future talent show in 2006 where she emerged the winner. Irene started her solo career in 2009 with songs like "Run away", "Kabila", "Na me dey there", and many others. Irene Logan's music is generally inspired by the diversity of Africa, witnessing different cultures of the beautiful continent.[3]

Life and music career

Irene Logan was born in Monrovia, Liberia, her father died when she was 3 months old. Upon moving to Ghana in 1991 due to civil war in Liberia, her mother got married to a Ghanaian. Irene grew up surrounded by a music, her step-dad a guitarist and singer while her mother was a popular gospel singer in Liberia before moving to Ghana. She has her first go at a microphone at age 3. At age 5, she performed at the National Theater with the Christian Action Faith Ministry. It was a gospel rock show where they sang 'People need the Lord'.[4]

Irene and Jane

Irene Logan met Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (Efya) on Stars of the future and the two soon formed a bond that birthed one of Ghana's most successful Girl group. Irene and Jane revolutionized the music industry with songs like "baby" and "heated up". Their hard work was acknowledged with nomination at the 2008 Chanel O music video awards,[5] Won best female vocalist in 2007 at Ghana music awards,[6] and nominated KORA awards in 2008.[7]

Accomplishments

  1. Guest performance at Loaded party in 2015[8]
  2. Perform at Ghana Radio and Television Personality Award in 2012[9]
  3. Guest Performance at Glo xfactor in 2015
  4. My Mind Dey song featured in Ghanaian popular Soap Opera Adams Apples
  5. Shared stage with Beenieman at Accra International Conference Centre in 2005
  6. Shared stage with Jay Z at Accra International Conference Centre in 2006[10]
  7. Perform at Big Brother Africa show in 2008[11]

Endorsements

In 2009, Irene was unveiled as one of Glo Telecommunication Ghana's Ambassadors[12]

Discography

  1. Irene Logan – Medowo – 2015[13]
  2. Irene Logan - I fell in love with a devil - 2014[14]
  3. Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There – 2014[15]
  4. Irene Logan – SA - 2014[16]
  5. Irene Logan - Stay cover – 2014[17]
  6. Irene Logan - Akwasi Casanova – 2013[18]
  7. Irene Logan – Emperor – 2011[19]
  8. Irene Logan ft Asem - My Mind Dey – 2011[20]
  9. Irene Logan – Kabila – 2009[21]
  10. Irene Logan ft Asem – Runaway - 2009[22]

Collaborative songs

Awards and nominations

Affiliations

References

  1. ↑ "Irene Logan Is A Liberian". Ghanashowbiz.com. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Irene Logan Biography | Profile | Ghana". People.peacefmonline.com. 1984-02-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Irene Logan Biography | Profile | Ghana". people.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  4. ↑ "Irene Logan Biography | Profile | Ghana". People.peacefmonline.com. 1984-02-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  5. ↑ "2008 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominations | Museke". M.museke.com. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  6. ↑ "MTN Ghana Music Award Winners 2008 (9th edition) | Museke". M.museke.com. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  7. 1 2 "2008 Kora Africa Music Awards Nominees". Francomix.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  8. ↑ ""The Loaded Party": Irene Logan's performance in pictures - Events" (in German). Pulse. 2015-07-26. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  9. ↑ "Herty Rapper Steals Show @ RTP Awards". Newsghana.com.gh. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  10. ↑ "Jay Z Excited About Ghana Show | Music 2006-10-05". Ghanaweb.com. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  11. ↑ "Irene And Jane On BBA Show | Music 2008-09-30". Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  12. ↑ "Glo Mobile Ghana unveils Ambassadors". Ghananewsagency.org. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  13. ↑ Irene Logan. "Irene Logan – Medowo (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  14. ↑ Irene Logan. "Irene Logan - In Love with a Devil". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  15. ↑ "Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft ASEM (Prod by Peewee)". Ghanamotion.com. 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  16. ↑ Irene Logan. "Irene Logan – SA (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  17. ↑ "Irene Logan - Stay (Cover) (Recording Session)". GhanaNdwom.com. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  18. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Irene Logan emperor by Dontheo2 | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  20. ↑ Irene Logan. "Irene Logan - My Mind Dey (Official Video)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  21. ↑ "Kabila by Irene Logan on iROKING | Discover and Download African Music". M.iroking.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  22. ↑ "Irene Logan ft - runaway (FULL) by Asem". Allghanamusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  23. ↑ "Flavour – *"Power To Win" ft. M.I, Irene Logan & Kwabena Kwabena". GhXclusives.com. 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  24. ↑ "Kwaw crowned the Artiste of the Year | Music 2008-04-27". Ghanaweb.com. 2008-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  25. ↑ "Channel O Music Video Awards includes Becca, Ofori Amponsah and Irene and Jane". Modernghana.com. 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  26. ↑ "Best Female Vocalist of the Year - Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  27. ↑ "UNHCR GH | Who We Work With". Unhcr-ghana.org. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  28. ↑ 22:01 CET (2009-09-01). "Glo Mobile Ghana unveils Ambassadors". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
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