
Shonka Dukureh is a well-known American actress and blues singer .Shonka Dukureh Family belongs to Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. She is best known for her role as Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis Presley film.Shonka Dukureh passed away on July 21, 2022, at the age of 44, after being discovered dead in her Nashville apartment. Shonka Dukureh was an actress, known for Elvis (2022) and Doja Cat: Vegas (2022).
Shonka Dukureh Wiki
Real Name | Shonka Dukureh |
Birth Date | September 3, 1977 |
Age (as of 2022) | 44 years |
Birth Place | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Actress, And Blues Singer |
Education | Graduation |
School Name | Private School In Charlotte |
Last Update | 2023 |

Shonka Dukureh Family Background
Shonka Dukureh was born on September 3, 1977, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will be 44 years old in 2022. Shonka Dukureh attended a private school in Charlotte before attending Fisk University and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in theatre. Shonka Dukureh then went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Trevecca Nazarene University. Shonka Dukureh had planned to become a teacher, but she later decided that a career as a performing artist would be a better fit for her talents.
Shonka Dukureh Parents, Family

When it comes to her Parents. There is no particular information available regarding them and no information regarding his siblings. Her parents always supported her career.
Shonka Dukureh Family
Shonka Dukureh Father Name | Not Known |
Shonka Dukureh Mother Name | Not Known |
Shonka Dukureh Siblings Name | Not Known |
Shonka Dukureh Husband / Partner Name | Not Known |
Shonka Dukureh Children | Two Children ( Name not Known ) |
Shonka Dukureh Husband, Was Shonka Dukureh Married
Shonka Dukureh is a Married woman and she has two children but there is no any information is available on social media about her personal life and marital status we will update soon.

Shonka Dukureh Ethnicity, Nationality
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christian |
Ethnicity | Not Known |
Shonka Dukureh Professional Career
Shonka Dukureh is a well-known American actress and blues singer best known for her role as Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis Presley film. Shonka Dukureh is also well-known for her work in Doja Cat: Vegas. Shonka Dukureh is a popular R&B singer known for songs such as Hound Dog, Psalm 27, Revive Us Again, War With God, and Psalm 27. Shonka Dukureh’s album The Choir Project is also well-known.
Shonka Dukureh was a great Gospel singer. Shonka Dukureh collaborated with Christopher Roberts Records. Shonka Dukureh is a top gospel singer in the country. Shonka Dukureh began her career as a gospel singer before moving on to become an actress.
Shonka Dukureh has collaborated with a number of well-known musicians, including recording artist Jamie Liddell and The Royal Pharohs. Shonka Dukureh was scheduled to release her debut studio album, The Lady Sings the Blues, in June 2022.