MC Charlene (Energy Goddess)

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Charlene Egbe
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Born (1992-04-14) April 14, 1992 (age 31)
Mamfe, Cameroon
Other namesMC Charlene, Energy Goddess, Hype Queen
Occupation(s)Events compere, hype queen, fitness instructor, chef, entertainment entrepreneur
Organization(s)Afro Energy World, Afro Energy Norway
Website www.charleneofficial.com

Charlene Ebai-Ebi Egbe (born April 14, 1992) is a Cameroonian-Norwegian mistress of ceremony, events compere, hype queen, fitness instructor and media and entertainment entrepreneur, popularly known as MC Charlene and the Energy Goddess. [1] [2] In 2019 she was unveiled as the MC of the year at the Scandinavia Africa Music Award (SAMA) and she emerged as the Best MC at the Muzikol Music Awards (MUMA) in 2020. [3] She is one of few notable female MCs in Norway. [4]

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Career

MC Charlene began her career as a social worker, after obtaining a bachelor's degree in social work from Høgskulen på Vestlandet. She also became a certified chef from Sandsli videregående skole, before founding her sports brand, Sweat Like This Fitness. [5]

In 2016, MC Charlene had her first gig as a Master of Ceremony and in 2022, she signed with Cole Management company, a management firm, renowned for their work with artists like Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Teni, Joeboy, Rema, Bnxn, Fireboy, Tiwa Savage, Mohbad, Naira Marley, Zlatan and Wande Coal. The partnership is for Cole Management Company to provide management, booking and expertise for MC Charlene. [6]

MC Charlene hosts the Afro Energy Back to School Party, in Norway, on her Afro Energy World Entertainment imprint. [7] She has also hosted concerts across Europe and Africa for notable afrobeats artists, including Diamond Platnumz, Olamide, Flavour, Mr P, Fally Ipupa, Kiss Daniel, Stonebwoy, Iyanya, and Tekno. [8]

Awards and recognition

In 2019, MC Charlene was unveiled as the MC of The Year at the Scandinavian Afrobeat Music Award (SAMA). [9] In 2020, she emerged as the Best MC at the Muzikol Music Awards (MUMA) in Norway, [10] and in 2021, she was listed in Guardian Nigeria's Top 5 African female MCs. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "MC Charlene signs new deal with Cole Management". Vanguard Newspaper. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "More hype women needed in showbiz — MC Charlene". Punch Newspaper. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "MC Charlene Crowned Best MC". Thisday Newspaper. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "MC Charlene is one of the few". Dagbladet. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "I didn't obtain a degree to become an 'Ashawo' in the entertainment industry ― Mc Charlene". Tribune Online. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Award-winning artist, MC Charlene, Cole Management sign partnership deal". The Xpress. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "MC Charlene to host Afro Energy party in Norway". SunNewsOnline. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "Why i'm called the "Energy Goddess" – MC Charlene, top-rated Cameroonian MC+Hype queen based in Norway". Diaspora Glitz Magazine. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "MC Charlene- How Covid-19 Ruined My Plans". This Day Newspaper. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "MC Charlene Crowned Best MC in 2020". This Guardian Post. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Top 5 African female MCs+Show Hosts". The Guardian Newspaper. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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