Jamila Jemstone | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jamila Mohammed |
| Born | 16 January 1971 Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music consultant, energy consultant |
Jamila Jemstone (born 16 January 1972), a.k.a. Jamila Mohammed, is a British/Nigerian singer, songwriter and music consultant. She was born in Kaduna, Nigeria, and was raised in the UK.
Background
editJemstone is the fifth daughter of Margaret (née Roberts), a nurse from Wales and Inuwa Mohammed, a veterinarian surgeon from Nigeria.
Jemstone attended Penrhos College in North Wales, King William's College in the Isle of Man and Kingston University, UK. After leaving Kingston, she embarked on a career in the music industry, temping at various London record labels before landing a permanent position working for UK-based singer-songwriter Gabrielle,[2] spending the 1990s/2000s working with Go! Beat Records/Polydor and Gabrielle. Jemstone has been working within the energy sector since 2003, whilst still maintaining her passion for songwriting.
Latest works
editIn May 2011, Jemstone released her debut single "No Regrets" in Nigeria. The song was given good support by radio, TV and press in Nigeria and was received well by critics.[3][4] Her follow-up single, "We Are One" was released in September 2011,[5][6] a song aimed at promoting unity and peace in Nigeria.[7][8][9] The song was also shortlisted (one of three songs) as the Team Nigeria song for the London 2012 Olympic Games,[10] which was eventually won by the Nigerian act Big Smile with his song “Niaja Don Win”,[11] decided by a national radio vote. Her first album, Story Book, was officially released later in 2012.[12]
Between 2013 and 2016, Jamila completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Oil and Gas Management. She continues to work within the energy sector.[13]
References
edit- ^ Mohammed, Jamila (9 August 2012). "Jamila storms music Africa studios". Vanguardnrg.com. Vanguard.
- ^ ""Sell-out Manx debut for Gabrielle"". Iomtoday.co.im. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Jamila has no regrets". Vanguardngr.com. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ JAMILA NO REGRETS HD, 23 May 2011, retrieved 16 April 2022
- ^ "Jamila says we are one". Vanguardngr.com. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Jamila Says 'We Are One'". Pmnewsnigeria.com. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ ""Jamila calls for peace"". Entertainment Africa. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "JAMILA SAYS WE ARE ONE". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ JAMILA WE ARE ONE HD, 20 July 2012, retrieved 16 April 2022
- ^ "Home". Connectmarketingonline.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "VIDEO: Official Song for Team Nigeria at London 2012 Olympics « African Spotlight". Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ Story Book by Jamila, 11 May 2011, retrieved 16 April 2022
- ^ "Energy | Byzantine Energy | Federal Capital Territory". Byzantine. Retrieved 16 April 2022.