The Ultimate Divas Cast

EMI WOKOMA - Plays Lead Roles UD tribute to Diana Ross and Beyonce

Training:
Emi trained at the Guildford School of Acting. During training she played roles such as:
 Dolly Levi-Hello,Dolly!
 Charlotte Cardoza-Titanic
 Princess Puffer in Mystery of Edwin Drood. 

Television:
Chinaza, Trexx'n'Flipside-BBC Television

Theatre Credits: 
Dancing in the Streets playing the roles of Gladys Knight, Tammi Turrell- National Tour & West End.
Porgy and Bess, Trevor Nunn- Savoy Theatre. 
Singer-Mass Carib- Nitro Theatre Company. 
Bacchant,The Bacchae 2007- National Theatre of Scotland. 
The Bacchae 2008- Lincoln Centre New York. 
Janaisha, Drive Ride Walk 2009- Bridewell. 

SHELLEY MEREDITH- features as UD Diana Ross and UD Beyonce

Shelley trained at London’s Arts Educational School where her love of singing, dancing and acting was brought alive.

Shelley has played leading roles in hit musicals – Miss Saigon, Starlight Express , Cotton Club and many more. This has given her the opportunity to work with many well known and respected directors and performers in the world of entertainment including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Pete Townsend, Trevor Nunn and legendary soul favourites The Drifters.

Shelley is thrilled to be part of Ultimate Divas.

ESI ACQUAAH-HARRISON- Plays lead roles UD tribute to Aretha Franklin & Chaka Khan

Esi is a seasoned singer who fuses her particular style with soulful jazz flavours. She has crafted her skill over a number of years within choirs and also as a soloist. Much of her experience within the media arts has been on television shows, award ceremonies, studio recordings and concerts. Within these categories Esi has been privileged to work with some of the music industry’s best including Tom Jones (TV- The Right Time), Luther Vandross (RAH- An Evening of Songs), Jessye Norman (Duke Ellington’s Sacred Songs at the Barbican Theatre) and Michael Ball (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 50th Birthday celebrations at the RAH, London).

She has performed for a total of eleven years in gospel choirs including the London Community Gospel Choir and the Miracle Concert Choir. Prior to and during this time she has developed by working within small groups, large groups, ensembles and as a soloist. She has also toured throughout the UK and internationally, playing close to home and as far afield as Japan.

Most recently Esi has performed in the principle role of Rafiki in The Legend of the Lion King at the Disneyland Resort Paris. Playing for some 21 months in the role, which concluded in early January 2009.

JANET KUMAH- Plays Lead roles UD tribute to Whitney Houston and Tina Turner

Janet was born and raised in London, she trained as an actor and went on to play in fringe theatre and independent films. Her career as a singer developed alongside her acting.

Janet's passion for music started at a young age and in the years to come she would sing, write and tour with a host of bands playing Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Funk, World-music, Motown and Rocksteady.

Inevitably her love of singing and acting would merge and a successful career in Musical Theatre would follow. She received rave reviews for her role as Miss Sherman in The UK Tour of 'FAME' and also for her role as Kate in the London premiere of 'The Wild Party'. Previous theatre credits include Bluette in David Pugh’s 'The Official Tribute to The Blues Brothers' (European tour) and most recently as Motowns' Miss Tammi Terrell in the West End run of 'Dancing in the Streets'.

Janet currently tours in London and Europe with 'The Delegators', a band that fuses the sounds of Motown and Early Rocksteady. With a loyal following at home and abroad 2009 looks to be very promising for the 60's inspired blend of musicians, who mix old and new to electrify a music that grooves pulsating rhythms and enticing melodies.

'The Delegators', can be heard on: www.myspace.com/thedelegators

NATAYLIA RONI- Plays lead roles UD tribute to Whitney Houston and
Tina Turner

Nataylia is looking forward to having fun with this opportunity to sing the wonderful songs of Whitney Houston and Tina Turner with the Unique Divas.

Currently working on a project at the Royal Festival Hall called Berstein Mass Rally, and also sings with London Community Gospel Choir and the West End Gospel Choir.

Past Credits include:

Theatre: Ain't Mis Behavin (Nell) Caroline or Change (Radio) The Lion King (Nala)

TV: FA Cup Final at Wembley - GMTV - Songs of Praise - The Box -Big Breakfast -Blue Peter -MVAS Awards Co-Host - CBeebies Boogie Beebies - Co Host.

Winner of Semi Final for BBC Radio 2 Voice of Musical Theatre Competition and Finalist.

Co wrote a Song: 'All this and Heaven too' for a West End Musical 'BoyBand'.

Nataylia is Writing Song's for her Up and Coming Album and is looking to collaborate with Great Producers.

Nataylia completed the Flora London Marathon this year helping to raise money for The Children's Trust Charity and has empowered children at Go Giver's Charity.

SHADE ADEJUMO- features as UD Backing Vocalist/ Alto

Spiritual, Sensual ,Universal.. All these equally describe this fascinating singer/songwriter from London.

Shade’s experiences has ranged from sessions as a backing vocalist in recording

Studios, television, radio as well as live concerts, where she has backed and worked with the likes of Mica Paris, Sting, Take That, Diana Ross, Deniece Williams, Jesseye Norman, Lenny Henry, Shane Richie, David & Carrie Grant, P Diddy, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lcgc and many others. She also received critical acclaim in Billborad Magazine

For her vocal work on a project with US based dance label N-Soul/Velocity Records.