Hey Everyone,



So I’m in Japan at the moment to do some interviews and shows. The first thing I did was become a Goodwill Ambassador for UK-Japan 2008. On my first trip here a few months ago I knew I felt a strong connection and had such a fab time so I was honoured when they asked me to be an Ambassador!

There was a ceremony and I was given a certificate to make it official. I think the UK and Japan have so much talent and this is a great way to support each other in music, design and so many other creative industries.



The past few days I’ve been doing some radio and mag interviews and I’ve been quite unwell with tonsillitis which is a bit rubbish, but they bring little gifts and flowers here its so kind and made me feel better

.Everybody here is so respectful and nice I really enjoy my time in Japan.



I was walking around Tokyo the other day and saw the cutest little puppy that kept looking at me and wanting to play. I wanted to take him with me so much that Lou had to drag me away! I also went shopping in Harajuku and got a nice lace top and shirt, the fashion is brill there!



I’m doing my first performance at MTV Asia awards soon and I’m really excited but quite nervous as well! I’m going to Malaysia for the show, I’ve never been there and I feel so lucky to be traveling to so many places all for my music.



Well I best be off now I’m in my hotel watching the most awesome thunder and lightning storm over Tokyo. Its a beautiful city and I still have lots more to explore!



Thank you always so much for your support



With Love


Leona


Hi everyone,

I’ve had the most memorable few days this past week. First I was invited to attend a dinner with Nelson Mandela, where there would be an auction for his incredible charity.

Elton John gave a stunning performance and we heard moving speeches from Forest Whitaker (who I luv), Gordon Brown and Bill Clinton! It was lovely to see Oprah and Gale there too. They where heading to Africa for work with Oprah’s school for women out there, I admire her so much.

I took my aunty with me, who adores Mr. Mandela and she managed to get everyone’s autograph and photo even though we weren’t supposed too - lol!

The next day all the performers for the 90th Birthday celebration had a group photo with Mandela. I got to sit right beside the great man, wow what an honour, I couldn’t quite believe it!

The following day was the big event and I couldn’t even sleep I was so excited, honoured, nervous everything at the same time!

Backstage everyone was really buzzing, it was a great atmosphere. When I went out on stage the audience went back as far as I could see and everyone was so happy and singing along, it was one of my favourite performances. I had so much fun. To perform for such an amazing mans birthday and 46664 his remarkable charity is one of the highlights of my career and I hope there will be many more great causes that I can be a part of.

Here are some pictures I had taken over the surreal few days, including one when I met the inspirational Mr. Mandela…

I hope you will get involved and help this charity, and thank you all so much for your wonderful support, I couldn’t do this without you.

With love always,
Leona
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Hey Everyone,

Sorry I haven’t written for a while - have been busy catching up on sleep and washing since being back in the UK!

Since I got back to the UK I’ve also been doing some photo shoots and visiting Europe - Germany and France to name a few! It’s been great being home and getting to Europe again, I’ve really enjoyed performing over there and meeting everyone!

Just before I left the US I did a couple of live radio shows in Philadelphia and Boston - I performed with my band which is always so exciting. I’ve attached a photo of a group of fans who came to see me in Philly and have been so supportive out in the US! Thanks guys!

Not long now until the Nelson Mandela concert in London which I’m so happy to be performing at, its in aid of such a great cause (www.46664.com) please support and of course Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday!

Luv
Leona
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