Galina Chester: Who is Sona Jobarteh mother?

Sona Jobarteh is a British multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. She has Gambian roots and is from one of the five principal kora-playing griot families of West Africa.

She is the first female professional kora player to come from a griot family.

She is the cousin of the celebrated kora player Toumani Diabate, and the sister of the diaspora kora player Tunde Jegede.

Sona was born in 1983 to parents Sanjally Jobarteh and Galina Chester.

Who Is Galina Chester?

Galina Chester is of English nationality.

Desptite being the mother of a popular singer and composer, Galina has kept her personal and profesional details under wraps.

Galina’s personal details such as her date of birth, birthday, age as well as her professional details such as her educational background are not known.

Galina is a very proud mother as her daughter has broken the ranks to become one of the most sought after composers and kora players in the world.