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Sandra GodleySandra Godley OBE[1] (born 27 April 1964) is a British singer-songwriter, broadcaster, and philanthropist. She received a MOBO Award nomination in 2013 for Best Gospel Act[2] a British Citizen award in 2024 for her contribution to music and the arts [3] She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Years Honours list for charitable work in the West Midlands[4] Early life and educationGodley was born in Bristol, England, to Jamaican parents, Lincoln and Linneth Gordon. Growing up in a musical household, she developed a passion for music at a young age, often singing in church and participating in community events. Godley graduated from Nottingham Trent University in Sept 2013 with a BA in Leadership and Management.[5] CareerHer record Miracle earned her a MOBO Award nomination for Best Gospel Act in 2014.[6] Godley's music spans genres such as gospel, soul and R&B. She has performed at the Godiva Festival,[7]. In addition to her musical career, she is a broadcaster who has hosted programs on networks such as BBC Radio 4,[8] TBN UK,[9] BBC CWR local radio shows,[10] and Mercy Ships.[11] She hosted tCoventry City of Culture Trust celebratory event[12] at FarGo Village, Coventry. Philanthropy and humanitarian workIn 2018, she directed a choir of individuals with physical and mental challenges to record "The Big Love Song," as a wedding gift for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.[13] and charity single.[14] She serves as a Patron of Highly Sprung Performance,[15] a physical theatre company and was an ambassador for Feed the Hungry, an organisation dedicated to combatting global hunger.[16] Awards and honours
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