Singer-songwriter, activist, visionary, studio owner, and music mogul Tennille Amor is the voice behind the global hit, ‘I Am a Girl,’ first released at the United Nations as an anthem for International Women’s Day. With origins in Trinidad and having lived in many countries, she has learned the importance of community in culture.
Tennille is currently an International Peace Ambassador and has been on the frontlines of peaceful protests at the United Nations for racial equality and injustice. She translates her peaceful protests to music on stages around the world. Her song, ‘I Choose Love,’ featuring Royal Blu and Runkus, reached Number 1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart and was up for Grammy Consideration for Best Global Music Performance and Best Song for Social Change.
Tennille is the Co-Founder and C.E.O. of the non-profit organization E.P.I.C. (Everyday People Initiating Change), drilling clean water wells and focusing on community growth and long-term sustainable development in several villages in Tanzania, Africa. Her song, ‘The Grace’ (produced by Chance the Rapper’s producers in Chicago), features the Upendo Gospel Choir, made up of women from one of the communities where E.P.I.C. has developed a relationship.
Tennille is also the Creative Director, Headline Performer, Co-Host, and Festival Partner of ‘Festival of Nations,’ the largest annual regional multicultural music, food, and arts festival in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2023, Festival of Nations had additional performances by Pink Sweat$, Biko’s Manna & Mfundo, Washy Fire (from Major Laser), Runkus and Royal Blu, Naomi Achu, Melymel, Parijita Bastola, Logan Mize, Shacko & Akim, MVSTERMIND, Aloha Mischeaux, KINFOLKANDTHEM, Stringz E.M.B., and Grammy Award-Winning artists Nomcebo Zikode and Ricky Kej.
When she was in New York, Tennille received mentorship from International Superstar Shaggy, who supported the release of her first single, ‘Not the One,’ on the ‘Calabash Riddim,’ which was launched as part of a larger project featuring other notable Caribbean artists, including, Gyptian, Wayne Wonder, Konshens, Shaggy, Rayvon, Kes, and Red Fox. Tennille went on to release singles featuring reggae, dancehall, and soca legends, Mr. Vegas (‘Fyah’), Bunji Garlin (‘I Want Your Love’), Jimmy October, Inzey (‘Forever Forward’), and Caleb Hart (‘L.I.T.M.’). She lives in Los Angeles and works on her album, ‘EVOLVE through LOVE. ‘
Tennille’s brand is steadily growing across several platforms, and her desire to unite people through equality and love fuels her passionate drive. She has performed in 20 countries, including The United States, The United Kingdom, Tanzania, Trinidad, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, India, Amsterdam, Mauritius, Benin, Uganda and South Korea. Every action that Tennille takes comes with unparalleled empathy and compassion for people. Her gifts, talents, and intentional career choices cultivated over the years have proven to be those of a Kingdom Builder actively changing the world.
Sean “Diddy” Combs featured Tennille as one of Billboard and DeLeon’s Top 100 Artists on the Rise. Diddy also handpicked her as one of 10 artists featured in a campaign showcasing emerging leaders in entertainment, with DJ Khaled and French Montana. Over the years, Tennille Amor has become a well-respected name in the entertainment industry. She has written, performed, collaborated and been on stages with the likes of John Legend, Mr. Vegas, Shaggy, Bunji Garlin, J. Ivy, Pixie Lott, Runkus, Royal Blu, Biko’s Manna & Mfundo, Pink Sweat$, YG Marley, Taylor Bennett, Mystic Marley, The Ultimate Rejects, Jimmy October, Inzey, Rheon Elbourne, Sly & Robbie, and the Black Eyed Peas crew. She is currently writing with teams working with Chance the Rapper, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Koffee, Rihanna, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, and Bruno Mars. Tennille’s songs have been played on the radio and TV in Trinidad, the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Uganda, Turkey, India, and Malaysia.
During the pandemic, Tennille Amor hosted a powerful series of online conversations featuring multiple leaders in the entertainment and global impact spaces, including; U.N. Women’s Executive Director, Madam Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Paris Hilton, Ma$e, Jamie Foxx, Director X, D Nice, Cindi Leve, Randi Zuckerberg, Shelley Zalis, Swan Sit, Mumu Fresh, Chuck Creekmur, Aja Black, Bomani X, Kat Cole, Anthony Anderson, Nicky Hilton, Loren Ridinger, Leila Steinberg, Tanika Ray, Grant Cardone, Bilal, Tyrese Gibson, Eve Rodsky, Kara Golden, Tai Beauchamp, Amy Purdy, Gina Belafonte, Julie Wenah, Axel Mansoor, Fadia, and Malik Yoba.
Tennille Amor’s music and public speaking platforms contribute a much-needed voice of hope and unity at such a necessary moment in history. Her latest single, ‘I Choose Love,’ encourages us to “choose love” despite inevitable challenges.