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Diana Chapman to spotlight World Expo in Japan next month
Entertainer of the Week:
Kaieteur News- Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and radio broadcaster, Diana Chapman is expected to perform in April this year at the World Expo in Japan.
Singer/ songwriter, dancer, actress and radio broadcaster, Diana Chapman
The event is held every five years in different countries and aims to bring together people and innovations from around the world to address issues facing humankind on a global scale.
Our Entertainer of the Week is no stranger to the international stage, having previously performed in Kazakhstan, Haiti, Suriname as well as Trinidad and Tobago.
In an interview with The Waterfalls, the star explained that she started singing professionally at the age of 17.
She explained, “Dance was my first love, then came singing. I started dancing around six years old for the school Mashramani competitions. I did that throughout my primary school years. I first started singing when Guyana hosted Carifesta for the first time.”
According to Diana, her participation in the Mashramani Calypso competition and being a Junior Monarch and a Senior Monarch propelled her into the spotlight.
She said, “While the Mashramani competitions gave me the opportunity to be in the spotlight, many other opportunities came from having that platform to showcase my talent.”
Chapman has since performed at a number of local concerts organized by the government of Guyana and even shared her talent at State House. Beyond regional performances, she also travelled with a team of Guyanese artistes to perform at the 2017 World Expo in Kazakhstan.
The singer recalled, “The World Expo was wonderful, over 100 countries were there to showcase their culture, so apart from performing, there was a lot to take in and learn about various countries, it was a truly remarkable experience.” Moreover she is looking forward to another thrilling experience this year.
Diana Chapman during one of her electrifying performances
Diana’s journey to becoming a successful performer was not without its challenges. She said, “One of the significant challenges I faced in the music industry was the struggle to balance my passion with the necessity of a steady job. For a long time, I had to dedicate a substantial portion of my time to work that provided a reliable income, which often left me with little room to fully pursue my artistic ambitions and become the best version of myself as an artist.”
Thankfully, for the passionate musician, things have now shifted in her favour. She said that the support from the government has not only helped her but others in the creative industry as well.
“I’m now fortunate enough to earn a sustainable income from performing, allowing me to cover my bills and focus more on what I truly love. The support and compensation we receive have improved, creating numerous opportunities for artists like me to perform on stage and earn a living doing what we’re passionate about,” the performer shared.
Diana is especially grateful that she can now dedicate more time and energy towards her craft, exploring her creativity and honing her skills as an artist. “This change has not only been liberating but has also reignited my passion for music, enabling me to pursue my dreams more vigorously than ever before,” she added.
Her dedication towards her passion has so far been rewarding with the singer receiving multiple accolades for her participation in the various local competitions. More recently she was crowned the 2025 Soca Monarch. She was also a two-time winner of the Calypso Junior and Senior Monarch, copping second place in several other competitions.
Chapman said she would encourage upcoming artistes to be themselves and be the first person to believe in their own dream.
(Diana Chapman to spotlight World Expo in Japan next month)
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