Ghana based Liberian Afrosoul/Afropop singer, Irene Logan was born on February 16, 1984 in Monrovia, Liberia. She is an eclectic singer/songwriter who broke out of famous "Irene and Jane" group, constituted of herself and Jane Fausier Awindor (Efya).
Irene lost her father when she was 3 months old and relocated to Ghana with her mother due to civil war in her home country. Upon moving to Ghana, her mother got married to a Ghanaian.
Irene Logan grew up surrounded by music, her step-dad a guitarist and singer while her mother was a popular gospel artiste in Liberia before moving to Ghana. She has her first go at a microphone at age 3 and at 5; she performed at the National Theatre with the Christian Action Faith Ministry. It was a gospel rock show where they sang 'People need the Lord'.
Irene has been riding a successful solo career since 2009 with hit songs like "Run away", "Kabila", "Na me dey there" and many more.
Irene Logan is an effortless creator of music who tells stories picked up through journeys of life. Her type of music is a soulful portrayal of the sounds of Africa.
Irene Logan's music is generally inspired by the diversity of Africa, as she was born in Liberia and bred in Ghana; thereby witnessing different cultures of the beautiful continent.
Early career Irene Logan got exposure to fame in the maiden edition of the Stars of the Future talent show in 2006. During the competition, the Ghanaian public showered her with love and admiration, as her passion proved her to be an effervescent into the music scene. Irene Logan went on to win "Stars of the future", thereby solidifying her place as Ghana's favourite vocalist.
Irene and Jane Group Irene Logan met Jane Fausier Awindor (Efya) on Stars of the future competition and the two soon formed a bond that birthed one of Ghana's most successful groups. Irene and Jane revolutionised the music industry with songs like "baby" and "heated up". Their hard work was acknowledged with nominations at the Channel O Music Video Awards, KORA awards and the Ghana Music Awards.
Irene has been singing professionally since 2006 and she was unveiled as one of Glo Ghana’s Brand Ambassador in 2009. Irene’s music can be downloaded on soundcloud, reverbnation, hulkshare and youtube
Accomplishments: My Mind Dey featured in Ghanaian popular Soap Opera Adams Apples Opened performance for American Hip Hop star, Jay Z concert at Accra International Conference Centre in 2006 Opened performance for Beenie Man at Accra International Conference Centre 2005
Discography Irene Logan – Medowo – 2015 Irene Logan - I fell in love with a devil - 2014 Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There – 2014 Irene Logan – SA - 2014 Irene Logan - Stay cover – 2014 Irene Logan - Akwasi Casanova – 2013 Irene Logan – Emperor – 2011 Irene Logan ft Asem - My Mind Dey – 2011 Irene Logan – Kabila – 2009 Irene Logan ft Asem – Runaway - 2009
Featured Songs Irene Logan & Trigmatic – Light and darkness - 2012 Okyeame Kwame ft Irene Logan – Mr Versatile Stonebwoy ft Irene Logan – Ghetto Love Asem ft Irene Logan – 1000 fights – 2013
Awards and Nominations 2007 Ghana Music Awards Vocalist of the year KORA Awards Nominee Channel O Music Video Awards Nominee
Affiliations UNHCR Ambassador 2010 Glo Ambassador 2009 I am the future with United Nations 2010
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