Blessing Annatoria Chitapa is a

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-born singer from Russells Hall, Dudley. She won the ninth series of ''

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''; her winner's single, a cover version of

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", charted at number 50 on the

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. She attended

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and

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Career

2020: The Voice UK

In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of ''

'', and joined

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' team. After performing "

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, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with

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. She has two singles That Love and Stay With Me out

2021: Count My Blessings

On 2 March 2021, Chitapa announced her new song, "I Smile". The song was released on 12 March 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, ''Count My Blessings''. She performed the song at the final of the tenth series of ''The Voice UK''. On 30 April 2021, Annatoria’s debut album ''Count My Blessings'' was released. In 2021, Annatoria parted ways with Island Records.

2022: New music

On 20 March 2022, Annatoria announced her new single "Stay With Me". The song was released on 25 March 2022.

Personal life

Annatoria is a Christian.

Discography

Studio album

Singles

Promotional singles

References

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