Irene Logan

Irene Logan (born February 16, 1984)[1] is a Liberian-born Ghanaian singer, songwriter, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She was just a child in the early 1990s when her family moved to Ghana in search of refuge from the Liberian civil war. Irene broke out onto the music scene in 2006 where she won the maiden edition of "Stars of the Future".[2]

Irene Logan
Birth nameIrene Elizabeth Logan
Born (1984-02-16) February 16, 1984
Monrovia, Liberia
OriginAccra, Ghana
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • iLog Productions

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. Her mother and her 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 during her time in Senior High School. Logan was a marketing major at Zenith College, but left her second year to pursue a career in music.

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 on many local and international stages within Africa and abroad alongside artists such as Hugh Masakela, Lagbaja, Jay Z, and Beenie Man, among others.

In recent years, Logan has transitioned to making Gospel music.

Irene and Jane

Irene Logan met Efya on the Stars of the Future television show. Following the show's conclusion, the two women formed the music duo, Irene & Jane. The duo released their 2009 collaborative album Unveiled, which included the songs "Baby" and "Heated Up". They received a nomination at the 2008 Channel O music video awards.[3] Logan won Best Female Vocalist at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards,[4] and was nominated for a Kora Award in 2008.[5]

Business and philanthropy

Logan is the CEO and creative director of Tribassa Limited, an African-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. Logan 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
  1. Opening act for Beenie Man at Accra International Conference Centre in 2005
  2. Channel O Music Video Awards 2006
  3. Opened performance for American Hip Hop star Jay Z at Accra International Conference Centre in 2006[8]
  4. Performed at Big Brother Africa show in 2008[9]
  5. Kora Awards 2007
  6. Ghana Music Awards 2008
  7. My Mind Dey song featured in Ghanaian popular Soap Opera Adams Apples
  8. Performed at Ghana Radio and Television Personality Awards in 2012[10]
  9. Guest Performance at Glo xfactor in 2013[11]
  10. Performed Andy Williams’ ‘The Impossible Dream’ at the funeral of the late former president, Jerry John Rawlings (2021)[12]
  11. Performed the "Star Spangled Banner" representing Ghana in celebration of the 4th of July Independence Day (2021)
  12. Performed at the GUBA 2021 awards held in Ghana

Discography

Album

Unveiled (2009) [13]

Singles
  1. Irene Logan ft Wiyaala – Conga - 2016[14]
  2. Irene Logan – Medowo – 2015[15]
  3. Irene Logan - I fell in love with a devil - 2014[16]
  4. Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There – 2014[17]
  5. Irene Logan – SA - 2014[18]
  6. Irene Logan - Stay cover – 2014[19]
  7. Irene Logan - Akwasi Casanova – 2013[20]
  8. Irene Logan – Emperor – 2011[21]
  9. Irene Logan ft Asem - My Mind Dey – 2011[22]
  10. Irene Logan – Kabila – 2009[23]
  11. Irene Logan ft Asem – Runaway - 2009[24]
  12. Irene Logan - More (2022)

Guest appearances/features
  • "Ghetto Love" by stonebwoy ft. Irene Logan[25]
  • "Mr Versatile" by Okyeame kwame ft. Irene Logan[26]
  • "Power to Win" with M.I., Flavour and Kwabena Kwabena[27]
  • "Runaway" by Asem ft. Irene Logan [28]
  • Asem ft Irene Logan – 1000 fights and make up[29]
  • "Na me dey der" by Asem ft Irene Logan [30]
  • Trigmatic ft Irene Logan – Light and darkness
  • Eric Jeshrun - Satisfy Ft. Irene Logan[31]

Videography
  1. Irene Logan feat. Bisa KDei - My Mind Dey[22]
  2. Irene Logan - I fell in love with a "Devil" [32]
  3. Irene Logan - My Mind Dey [33]

Filmography
  • Adams Apples (2012)
  • Fix US (2019)

Awards and nominations
Awards/Nominations
Year Award Presented Nominated Work Result
2006 Channel O Music Video Awards Herself Heated Up Nominated
2007 Ghana Music Awards Herself Vocalist of the year Won
2007 KORA Awards Herself Discovery of the year Nominated
2015 4Syte Music Video Awards Herself My Min Dey Nominated
2017 3G Awards Award Herself Global Humanitarian Won
2020 Ghana Movie Awards Herself Discovery[34] Won

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. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  3. "2008 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominations | Museke". M.museke.com. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  4. "MTN Ghana Music Award Winners 2008 (9th edition) | Museke". M.museke.com. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  5. "2008 Kora Africa Music Awards Nominees". Francomix.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  6. 22:01 CET (2009-09-01). "Glo Mobile Ghana unveils Ambassadors". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  7. "UNHCR GH | Who We Work With". Unhcr-ghana.org. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  8. "Jay Z Excited About Ghana Show | Music 2006-10-05". Ghanaweb.com. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  9. "Irene And Jane On BBA Show | Music 2008-09-30". Ghanaweb.com. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  10. "Herty Rapper Steals Show @ RTP Awards". Newsghana.com.gh. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  11. Adjapong, Nana Yaw (2013-09-08). "Ghana's Irene Logan Performances On GLO X-FACTOR". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  12. Nartey, Laud (2021-01-27). "Irene Logan performs Andy Williams' 'Impossible Dream' at Rawlings funeral". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  13. "Irene Logan Biography | Profile | Ghana". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  14. "Irene Logan - Conga ft Wiyaala". GHclick.net. 2015-12-06. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  15. Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan – Medowo (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  16. Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan - In Love with a Devil". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  17. "Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft ASEM (Prod by Peewee)". Ghanamotion.com. 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  18. Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan – SA (Prod by 3FS)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  19. "Irene Logan - Stay (Cover) (Recording Session)". GhanaNdwom.com. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  20. "Ghana Music•com™ • Just log on!". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  21. "Irene Logan emperor by Dontheo2 | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  22. Logan, Irene. "Irene Logan - My Mind Dey (Official Video)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  23. "Kabila by Irene Logan on iROKING | Discover and Download African Music". M.iroking.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  24. "Irene Logan ft - runaway (FULL) by Asem". Allghanamusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  25. Listen to Ghetto Love (feat. Irene Logan) Song by Stonebwoy Burniton on Gaana.com, retrieved 2021-08-24
  26. "Clip: Mr. Versatile - Okyeame Kwame feat. Irene Logan". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  27. "Flavour – *"Power To Win" ft. M.I, Irene Logan & Kwabena Kwabena". GhXclusives.com. 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  28. "Ghana Music - Irene Logan, Song: Run Away (featuring Asem)". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  29. "Songs Like 1000 Fights and Make Up (feat. Irene Logan)". SongTracer. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  30. "Irene Logan - Na Me Dey There ft. Asem". tooXclusive. 2014-05-04. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  31. "Download MP3: Eric Jeshrun - Satisfy Ft. Irene Logan". GHBEATZ.COM. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  32. "Irene Logan - In Love With A Devil". HitxGh.Com. 2015-11-22. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  33. "Irene Logan - My Mind Dey For U". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  34. 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.
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