The family of late American actress and singer, Shonka Dukureh, is yet to make a statement about her passing.
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Shonka Dukureh Children
Shonka is survived by her two young children whose names are yet to be mentioned.
Shonka Dukureh Movies
Shonka was known for the movie Elvis (2022) and Doja Cat: Vegas (2022).
Shonka Dukureh Wikipedia
Shonka Dukureh died on July 21, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 44.
She was found lying dead in her apartment by her kids, before the Metro Nashville Police stepped in.
Shonka had been living with her two young children before her demise.
Shonka who not long ago performed the song “Vegas” with Doja Cat, also starred as Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis”.
Shonka had her debut album in the works and sh had titled it “The Lady Sings the Blues”, which was inspired by her work in “Elvis.”
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“The project is a tribute to the blues music genre in celebration of those fierce unsung pioneering artists and musicians who paved the way for the rock ‘n’ roll music revolution”, Shonka had said.
Where Is Shonka Dukureh From?
Shonka hails from Charlotte, North Carolina.
She had attended Fisk University, where she graduated from the theater department.
She also has a master’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University.
She has toured with international artists such as Jamie Liddell and The Royal Pharaohs, and had worked with the likes of Nick Cave, Mike Farris, and Christopher Roberts.
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