Mahalia – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Mahalia, whose full name is Mahalia Burkmar, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress known for her soulful R&B and neo-soul sound. Born in Syston, Leicestershire, England, to a British-Irish father and a Jamaican mother (Debbion Currie, the first singer of English band Colourbox), Mahalia grew up surrounded by music and wrote her first song at the age of eight. She signed a record deal with Asylum Records at just 13 years old and has since become one of the UK’s most celebrated R&B artists, earning MOBO Awards and a Grammy nomination.

Birth name: Mahalia Burkmar

Career

Singer, songwriter, actress

Birthday

May 1, 1998

Age: 28

Zodiac Sign:
Taurus

Birthplace: Syston, Leicestershire, England

Nationality: British

HOW BIG IS Mahalia ON THE NET?

Mahalia has built a strong following across social media and streaming platforms. She gained widespread attention with her 2017 performance of “Sober” for the YouTube channel Colors, which went viral. She has released three albums — Diary of Me (2016), Love and Compromise (2019), and IRL (2023). She performed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and was one of the opening acts at Adele‘s British Summer Time concerts in London’s Hyde Park.

HOW DID Mahalia become famous?

She gained fame after signing with Asylum Records at age 13, releasing her debut EP Head Space in 2012. She performed live for the first time at age eleven or twelve at an open mic and was later introduced to Ed Sheeran, whom she supported on tour. Her 2017 Colors performance of “Sober” went viral and brought her to a wider audience.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming famous, Mahalia grew up in Syston, Leicestershire, England, surrounded by music. Her mother, Debbion Currie, was the first singer of English band Colourbox. She wrote her first song at the age of eight and performed live for the first time at an open mic at age eleven or twelve. She attended Roundhill Community College before transferring to Birmingham Ormiston Academy.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Mahalia has collaborated with several notable artists including Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Rudimental, Rico Nasty, and Burna Boy. She supported Ed Sheeran and Emeli Sandé on their 2014 UK tours and sang on the title track of Rudimental‘s UK No. 1 album We the Generation in 2015. She has two brothers, one of whom is Jamaal Burkmar, a dance choreographer and social media influencer. She is also the founder of Mahalia Presents, a night showcasing new and upcoming talent.

Personal LIFE and Relationship

Mahalia was born and raised in Syston, Leicestershire, England. She is of British-Irish and Jamaican descent. She has two brothers, one of whom is Jamaal Burkmar, a dance choreographer and social media influencer. She keeps most of her personal life private while focusing on her music career and community work.