Siobhán Donaghy

Singer-songwriter and founding member of Sugababes

Siobhán Donaghy - Singer-songwriter and founding member of Sugababes
Born

June 14th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English singer-songwriter gained prominence as a founding member of the girl group Sugababes. The group achieved commercial success with hits such as 'Overload' and 'Freak Like Me'. After leaving Sugababes, ventured into a solo career, releasing the album 'Ghosts' in 2003, which was well received. Collaborated with various artists and continued to contribute to the music industry through songwriting and production.

Co-founding Sugababes

Releasing the album 'Ghosts'

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