Contributed by AdamBernard:
Goapele (pronounced Gwa-pe-lay). Roughly translated, Goapele means “go forward.” Goapele is also the name of one of the top up and coming female artists in the music industry. “Actually, it was the name I was born with,” she notes, “and it’s a family name that was given to me.” Goapele added that she enjoys her unique moniker’s meaning, saying “I think it’s a theme and a really good reminder to keep trying to move forward regardless of obstacles or fears.” To find out why this is a theme in her life, how she felt about being one of Rolling Stone and MTV’s top ten artists to watch last year, and her extraordinary background, click here.