Annatoria
Annatoria | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chinoso Chitapa 20 March 2002 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Dudley, West Midlands, England |
| Genre | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Island (2020–2021) |
Chinoso Chitapaa known by her stage name, Annatoria (previoulsy known as Blessing Annatoria) 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]
Career
[edit]2020: The Voice UK
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]On 20 March 2022, Annatoria announced her new single "Stay with Me", released on 25 March 2022.
Personal life
[edit]Annatoria is a Christian. She is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio album
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Count My Blessings |
|
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Circle |
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| Present Jesu |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK DL. [11] |
UK Gospel [12] | |||
| "Angels" | 2020 | 50 | – | Count My Blessings |
| "I Smile" | 2021 | 63 | – | |
| "Stay with Me" | 2022 | – | – | Non-album singles |
| "Lola" | – | – | ||
| "The Divide" | – | – | ||
| "Put It On God"[13] (with Limoblaze) |
2023 | – | – | Young & Chosen |
| "Be Still" | – | – | Non-album single | |
| "This Christmas" (featuring Nashe) |
86 | – | Present Jesu | |
| "Love After Hurt" (with Trevor Jackson) |
2024 | – | – | Non-album single |
| "Packed Up" | – | – | Full Circle | |
| "Fountain" (featuring Joe L Barnes) |
– | – | ||
| "Baba" (with Ryan Ofei) |
– | – | Restore | |
| "Freedom" (with Limoblaze) |
– | – | Non-album singles | |
| "No Love" | – | – | ||
| "In the Middle" (featuring Imrhan) |
2025 | – | 8 | |
| "Look Up" (with Sophia Thakur) |
2026 | – | – | |
| "Fireflies" (with PJ Morton) |
– | – | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||
Promotional singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "In Christ Alone" | 2021 | Count My Blessings |
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa on her emotional victory and how she almost picked a different mentor". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- 1 2 "Dudley's The Voice winner Blessing Chitapa is living the dream". Express and Star. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". BBC News. BBC. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". The Chronicle. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "Black Country student Blessing Chitapa wows The Voice UK in blind audition". Birmingham Mail. 5 February 2021.
- ↑ "The Voice 2020 winner Blessing Chitapa crowned". Liverpool Echo. 14 November 2020.
- ↑ "Dudley's The Voice winner returns to the spotlight with debut album". Express & Star. 11 March 2021.
- ↑ "Blessing Annatoria is performing at The Voice UK Final!". ITV. 19 March 2021.
- ↑ "The Voice 2020 Winner Blessing Annatoria announces debut album". Keep The Faith. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ↑ Peak positions for UK Singles Download Chart:
- For "Angels": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- For "I Smile": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ↑ "Annatoria | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. 22 September 2026.
- ↑ Longs, Herb (2023-04-06). "Limoblaze "Put It On God" Out Now After Trending On Social Media". TCB. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- HFP MusicCity (May 11, 2022). "Blessing Annatoria returns with fire single 'Stay With Me' two years after "The Voice" debut". HFP MUSICCITY. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- Clarks, Jessie (4 December 2021). "Blessing Annatoria Announces Debut Album 'Count My Blessings'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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