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Lordina Eugenia Derby, recognise by her stage name Lordina The Soprano, is a Ghanaian musician and a member of Harmonious Chorale. Lordina The Soprano was nominated for the Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year 2024 at the Ghana Music Awards. [1][2]
Lordina The Soprano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Secondi Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Early Life And Education
[edit]Lordina The Soprano was born on 22nd August 1991 at Sekondi in the Western Region of Ghana. She started her basic school education at New Generation Preparatory School in Takoradi and All Saints School in Kumasi. She acquired her Junior High School education at the State Experimental School in Kumasi.
Lordina the Soprano proceeded to Fijai Secondary School for her Senior high School certificate. She is an alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah Science and Technology (KNUST), where she obtained her first degree, and progressed to Valley View University to pursue an MBA in Human Resources.[3] Her passion for music compelled her to acquire a Basic Certificate in Music from the Wisconsin International University College, Accra.
Music Career
[edit]Lordina joined The University Choir at KNUST during her time as a student. She burst onto the Ghanaian music scene in 2011 when she featured as the soprano soloist in Joseph Haydn oratorio ‘The Creation’ performed by Harmonious Chorale. Following her debut feature, Lordina featured in various concerts and oratorios like "Elijah," “The Messiah," and “Joseph and His Brethren,” as well as appearing on several album recordings of the group.[citation needed]
She was signed to the record label Eunic Productions in November 2020. In July 2021. she premiered her Christian television programme, THE SUMMONS, aimed at propagating the Gospel through soothing music and the word.[4]
In December 2022, she released her debut single ‘Onyonko Nokwafo’ and subsequently released two other singles, ‘His Grace’ and ‘Gye Wo Nkoaa’ on 9th April 2023 and 28th June 2023 respectively.[5] She’s currently pursuing the UK Music exam ABRSM and an MPhil in Music at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Notable Perfomances
[edit]Since starting her solo career, she has performed at the 3i African Summit 2024. She has collaborated and performed with numerousl musicians, including James Varrick Armaah, Joe Mettle, Nii Okai, Efe Grace. [6]
Lordina is the first Ghanaian to Record at the Legendary Abbey Road Studios in the Uk.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "I'm grateful for earning TGMA nomination- Lordina The Soprano". Graphic Online. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Give choral music a place in GH music – Lordina The Soprano". Graphic Online. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Asare, Michael. "Lordina Eugenia Osei". vvu.edu.gh. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Gospel Sensation Lordina Soprano sings Christian version of 'WELCOME HOME'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Lordina The Soprano announces release of debut single ƆnyƆnko Nokwafo". Graphic Online. 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ sellasmanna (2023-06-28). "Classical Choral Meets Cotemporary gospel as Lordina The Soprano features Joe Mettle in "Gye Wo Nkoaa"". Worshippers Hub. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel (2023-10-24). "Lordina the Soprano Makes History as First Ghanaian to Record at the Legendary Abbey Studios in the UK! | Ghana Music". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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