Blessing Annatoria
British singer
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Blessing Annatoria Chitapa is a Zimbabwe-born[1] singer from Russells Hall, Dudley.[2] She won the ninth series of The Voice UK;[3] the winner's single and her debut, a cover version of Robbie Williams' "Angels",[4] charted at number 50 on the UK Singles Download Chart.[5] She attended The Kingswinford School and Dudley College.[2]
20 March 2002
Blessing Chitapa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chinoso Chitapa 20 March 2002 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Dudley, West Midlands, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Island (2020–2021) |
Career
2020: The Voice UK
In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs' team.[6] After performing "Angels" by Robbie Williams, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Island Records.[7]
| Performed | Song | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "I'd Rather Go Blind" | Etta James | Joined Team Olly |
| Battle Rounds | "Flying Without Wings" (against Beryl McCormack) | Westlife | Winner |
| Knockout rounds | "We Won't Move" | Arlissa | Winner |
| Semi-Final | "Without You" | Badfinger | Safe |
| Final | "Before I Go" | Guy Sebastian | Winner |
| "Hold Back the River" (with Olly Murs) | James Bay | ||
| "Angels" | Robbie Williams | ||
2021: Count My Blessings
On 2 March 2021, Chitapa announced her new song, "I Smile". The song was released on 12 March 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, Count My Blessings.[8] She performed the song at the final of the tenth series of The Voice UK.[9]
On 30 April 2021, Annatoria's debut album Count My Blessings was released.
In 2021, Annatoria parted ways with Island Records.
2022: New music
On 20 March 2022, Annatoria announced her new single "Stay with Me", released on 25 March 2022.
Personal life
Annatoria is a Christian. She is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Count My Blessings |
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Singles
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "In Christ Alone" | 2021 | Count My Blessings |
