Irene Logan Explained

Irene Logan
Birth Name:Irene Elizabeth Logan
Birth Date:16 February 1984
Birth Place:Monrovia, Liberia
Origin:Accra, Ghana
Genre:Gospel
Years Active:2006–present

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.

Personal Life

Irene Logan is married to Prince. The couple tied the knot on the 19th of April, 2024.[3] [4]

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".[5] Logan won Best Female Vocalist at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for a Kora Award in 2008.[6] [7]

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

Albums

Singles

Guest appearances

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAwardPresentedNominated WorkResult
2006Herself"Heated Up"
2007Vocalist of the Year
2007Discovery of the Year
20154Syte Music Video Awards"My Mind Dey"
20173G Awards AwardGlobal Humanitarian
2020Ghana Movie AwardsDiscovery[32]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012-02-20 . Irene Logan Is A Liberian . 2016-04-28 . Ghanashowbiz..
  2. Web site: Irene Logan Biography Profile Ghana . 2016-03-31 . Peace Fm Online profile people.
  3. Web site: Singer Irene Logan ties knot in stunning ceremony . 3news.
  4. Web site: Every Detail of Irene Logan’s wedding . Kente Knots.
  5. Web site: 2008-07-29 . 2008 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominations | Museke . 2016-04-28 . M Museke..
  6. Web site: 2008-04-28 . MTN Ghana Music Award Winners 2008 (9th edition) | Museke . 2016-04-28 . M Museke..
  7. Web site: 2008 Kora Africa Music Awards Nominees . 2016-04-28 . Francomix..
  8. Web site: 22:01 CET . 2009-09-01 . Glo Mobile Ghana unveils Ambassadors . 2016-04-28 . ModernGhana..
  9. Web site: UNHCR GH | Who We Work With . 2016-04-28 . Unhcr-Ghana..
  10. Web site: 2006-10-05 . Jay Z Excited About Ghana Show | Music 2006-10-05 . 2016-04-28 . GhanaWeb..
  11. Web site: 30 November 2001 . Irene And Jane On BBA Show | Music 2008-09-30 . 2016-04-28 . GhanaWeb.
  12. Web site: 2012-10-16 . Herty Rapper Steals Show @ RTP Awards . 2016-04-28 . NewsGhana..
  13. Web site: Adjapong . Nana Yaw . 2013-09-08 . Ghana's Irene Logan Performances On GLO X-FACTOR . 2021-08-24 . GhanaCelebrities. . en-US.
  14. Web site: Nartey. Laud. 2021-01-27. Irene Logan performs Andy Williams' 'Impossible Dream' at Rawlings funeral. 2021-08-24. 3NEWS. en-US.
  15. Web site: Kabila by Irene Logan on iROKING | Discover and Download African Music . M.iroking.com . 2016-04-28.
  16. Web site: Irene Logan ft - runaway (FULL) by Asem . Allghanamusic.com . 2016-04-28.
  17. Web site: Irene . Logan . Irene Logan - My Mind Dey (Official Video) . Ghanamotion.com . 2016-04-28.
  18. Web site: Irene Logan emperor by Dontheo2 | Free Listening on SoundCloud . Soundcloud.com . 2016-04-28.
  19. Web site: Ghana Music•com™ • Just log on! . September 30, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160307030245/http://www.ghanamusic.com/music/singles/audio-akwasi-casanova-by-irene-logan/index.html . March 7, 2016 .
  20. Web site: Irene . Logan . Irene Logan - In Love with a Devil . Ghanamotion.com . 2016-04-28.
  21. Web site: Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft ASEM (Prod by Peewee) . Ghanamotion.com . 2014-05-04 . 2016-04-28.
  22. Web site: Irene . Logan . Irene Logan – SA (Prod by 3FS) . Ghanamotion.com . 2016-04-28.
  23. Web site: Irene Logan - Stay (Cover) (Recording Session) . GhanaNdwom.com . 2014-09-23 . 2016-04-28.
  24. Web site: Irene . Logan . Irene Logan – Medowo (Prod by 3FS) . Ghanamotion.com . 2016-04-28.
  25. Web site: 2015-12-06. Irene Logan - Conga ft Wiyaala. 2021-08-28. GHclick.net. en-US.
  26. Web site: Clip: Mr. Versatile - Okyeame Kwame feat. Irene Logan. 2021-08-24. www.ghanaweb.com.
  27. Web site: 2014-05-14. Flavour – *"Power To Win" ft. M.I, Irene Logan & Kwabena Kwabena. 2016-04-28. GhXclusives.com.
  28. Web site: Ghana Music - Irene Logan, Song: Run Away (featuring Asem). 2021-08-24. www.ghanaweb.com.
  29. Web site: Songs Like 1000 Fights and Make Up (feat. Irene Logan). 2021-08-24. SongTracer. en.
  30. Web site: 2014-05-04. Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft. Asem. 2021-08-24. tooXclusive. en-US.
  31. Web site: 2020-09-24. Download MP3: Eric Jeshrun - Satisfy Ft. Irene Logan. 2021-08-28. GHBEATZ.COM. en-GB.
  32. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2021-01-01. "Fix Us", "Heroes of Africa" & Temi Otedola win at the 2020 Ghana Movie Awards See the Full Winners List. 2021-08-28. BellaNaija. en-US.

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