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(Watch) Lorraine Lionheart Honors Her Botswana Heritage

Award-winning singer-songwriter Lorraine Lionheart, a native of Botswana, recently performed  for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Celebration on June 2, 2022.

Influenced by her Botswana heritage, Lionheart performed her stunning version of “A Life Lived With Grace,” the Commonwealth Song.

This is the singer’s second engagement for the Royal Family as she previously performed for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan in 2018.

One of the UK’s leading African music artists, Lorraine Lionheart has always honored her Botswana heritage.

She recently traveled to Botswana, Zambia and South Africa to shoot a music video for “A Life Lived With Grace,” including choirs and traditional dance groups set against the beautiful landscape of the three commonwealth countries.

Lorraine Lionheart was born and raised in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana and is currently based in England UK. She was named Music Artist and Entertainer of the Year 2015 at the Awe Awards in Geneva.

She has headlined festivals and performed in numerous countries, including Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong, South Africa, Switzerland, Nigeria, Botswana, Zambia, Ghana and the United Kingdom.

In addition to her accomplishments as a singer, songwriter and producer, Lorraine is a lecturer, music scholar and entrepreneur.  One of her favorite singers is Miriam Makeba.

 

WATCH ONE OF HER VIDEOS HERE: