Irene Logan
Quick Facts
Biography
Irene Logan (born February 16, 1984) is a Ghanaian-based Liberian singer and songwriter. She gained popularity as a member of the music duo Irene and Jane, composed of herself and Efya (formerly known as Miss Jane). The duo competed in the maiden edition of the Stars of the Future talent show in 2006, where Logan emerged the winner.
Logan 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.
Life and music career
Irene Logan was born in Monrovia, Liberia and later moved to Ghana due to the 1991 civil war in Liberia.
Irene grew up surrounded by a music, her step-dad was a guitarist and singer while her mother was a popular gospel singer in Liberia before moving to Ghana. 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'.
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 groups. Irene and Jane revolutionized the music industry with songs like "baby" and "heated up". Their hard work was acknowledged with a nomination at the 2008 Channel O music video awards. Irene won best female vocalist in 2007 at Ghana music awards, and was nominated at the KORA awards in 2008.
Accomplishments
- Guest performance at Loaded party in 2015
- Perform at Ghana Radio and Television Personality Awards in 2012
- Guest Performance at Glo xfactor in 2015
- My Mind Dey song featured in Ghanaian popular Soap Opera Adams Apples
- Shared stage with Beenieman at Accra International Conference Centre in 2005
- Shared stage with Jay Z at Accra International Conference Centre in 2006
- Perform at Big Brother Africa show in 2008
Endorsements
In 2009, Irene was unveiled as one of Glo Telecommunication Ghana's Ambassadors
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
Videography
- Irene Logan feat. Bisa KDei - My Mind Dey
Collaborative songs
- "Ghetto Love" with stonebwoy
- "Mr Versatile" Okyeame kwame
- "Power to Win" with M.I., Flavour and Kwabena Kwabena
- "Runaway" with Asem
- "Na me dey der" with Asem
Awards and nominations
- 2007 Ghana Music Awards Vocalist of the year
- 2008 KORA Awards Nominee
- Channel O Music Video Awards Nominee
- 2016 Ghana Music Awards Female Vocalist of the year
Affiliations
- UNHCR Ambassador 2010
- Glo Ambassador 2009
- 'I am the Future Project' with United Nations 2010