Famous Irish singer and activist Sinead O’Connor, also known as Shuhada’ Sadaqat after converting to Islam, has died at 56. Remembered for her strong political activism and her hit cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” her death has triggered many online tributes.
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- Sinead O’Connor, renowned Irish singer and activist, dies at 56.
- O’Connor is best known for her 1990 cover of Prince’s song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’.
- She was a fierce political activist, openly protesting against the sexual abuse of children by members of the Catholic Church.
- O’Connor showed solidarity with Palestine, canceling a concert in Israel after the 2014 war on Gaza.
- She converted to Islam in 2018, changing her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat.
Sinead O’Connor, the acclaimed Irish singer and activist, passed away at the age of 56, as per an announcement made by her family. They expressed their grief, asking for privacy during this challenging time.
Known globally for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990, O’Connor had an extensive music career, releasing 10 studio albums. Her first album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” was introduced to the world in 1987.
But it wasn’t just her music that put O’Connor in the spotlight, her political activism left a mark too. A notable moment from 1992, saw her rip up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on the US show ‘Saturday Night Live’, while performing Bob Marley’s “War.” The act was a protest against the child sexual abuse scandals involving members of the Catholic Church. When later asked about it, she said she had no regrets, labeling the incident as “brilliant.”
Her activism wasn’t limited to Irish or Catholic issues. Following the 2014 war on Gaza, in which over 2,000 Palestinians lost their lives, O’Connor canceled a concert in Caesarea, Israel. She explained her decision, stating that any sane person would sympathize with the Palestinian cause.
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Known for her support of Palestine, she once canceled a show titled ‘Sharing Jerusalem Two Capitals for Two States’ due to death threats from an Israeli organization.
O’Connor underwent a religious transformation in 2018, converting to Islam and changing her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat. Now, her passing has caused an outpour of grief and tributes to her on social media, remembering the singer for her music and her fierce activism.
