Sin ad Marie Bernadette O’Connor (born 8 December 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. O’Connor achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a new arrangement of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Since then, while maintaining her singing career, she has occasionally encountered controversy, partly due to her statements and gestures. These include her ordination as a priest, despite being a woman with a Roman Catholic background, and strongly expressing views on organised religion, women’s rights, war, and child abuse. In addition to her ten solo albums, her work includes many singles, songs for films, collaborations with many other artists, and appearances at charity fundraising concerts.
In 2017, O’Connor changed her name to Magda Davitt. After converting to Islam in 2018, she changed it to Shuhada’ Sadaqat. However, she continues to record and perform under her birth name.
instruments played
bass
Guitar
keyboards
low
percussion
Vocals
whistle
Also Known As
Magda Davitt, Shuhada' Sadaqat
Associated Acts
Ton Ton Macoute
Birth Name
Sin (C)ad Marie Bernadette O'Connor
Genres
Alternative rock pop rock folk rock
Occupations
Singer-songwriter musician former priest
Website
Years Active
1986 present
Name
Sinéad O'Connor
Nationality
Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom