Sara James

Sara Zofia Egwu-James (born 10 June 2008) is a Polish singer and songwriter. She won the fourth season of the Polish talent show The Voice Kids in 2021, and represented Poland in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Somebody", finishing as a runner-up. James was also a finalist in the 17th season of America's Got Talent in 2022. She released her debut studio album, Playhouse, in 2024.

Early life and education Sara Zofia Egwu-James was born on 10 June 2008 in Słubice, Poland, to Polish mother Arleta Dancewicz, and Nigerian father John Egwu-James, who is also a singer. Her parents were married, and divorced. In 2022, she graduated from the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Primary School in Ośno Lubuskie, Poland, and the Stanisław Moniuszko First Degree State Music School in Słubice, where she studied piano. She then enrolled at the Academic Secondary School for General Education in Słubice.

Career

At six, James won a festival of Christmas music in Szczecinek, Poland. In 2020, she came third in the World Talent Show, and won an award in the final of the Lubuski Song Festival "Pro Arte" where she also placed third.

In 2021, she competed in the fourth season of the Polish talent show The Voice Kids. She advanced to the final, and was voted the winner. Through another Polish talent show, , she was selected to represent Poland in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Somebody". At Junior Eurovision, she finished in second place with 218 points (102 points from online voting and 116 points from the jury), six points behind the Armenian representative and eventual winner, Maléna.

In 2022, James auditioned for the 17th season of America's Got Talent. Her performance of Billie Eilish and Khalid's song "Lovely" resonated with the judges and led Simon Cowell to push the Golden Buzzer, sending her directly to the live shows. She qualified for the final, where she performed with The Black Eyed Peas, but did not make the top five. In 2023, she appeared on the show's spin-off, America's Got Talent: All-Stars.

James won the 2023 Fryderyk award for Phonographic Debut of the Year. She voiced Ariel in the Polish-language version of Disney's 2023 musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid, and recorded songs for its soundtrack. Her debut studio album, Playhouse, was released under Polydor Records on 8 November 2024. It earned a Fryderyk nomination for Album of the Year – Pop.

In August 2026, it was announced that James would debut as a coach on The Voice Kids in 2027, six years after she won the show. At the age of 18, she will become the youngest coach in the international franchise. Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Studio album details Peak chart position POL Playhouse Released: 8 November 2024 Label: Polydor Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 28

Reissues + List of reissues albums Title Reissues album details Playhouse... the Full Story Released: 7 October 2025 Label: Polydor Records Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Extended plays + List of extended plays Title Extended play details Jak co roku Released: 18 November 2021 Label: Universal Music Polska Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Spotify Singles Released: 11 October 2022 Label: Polydor Records Formats: Digital download, streaming Babie Lato 2025 Released: 30 May 2025 Label: Good Taste Production Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart position Certifications Album POL "Czarny młyn" 2021 — Czarny młyn "Somebody" 1 ZPAV: 2× Platinum "Jak co roku" — Jak co roku "Lecę" 2022 — "Nie jest za późno" 18 "Na sam szczyt" — "Magia jest w nas" — "My Wave" — "Taka sama" — "Rocketman" — "Running Up That Hill" — "Lovely Christmas" — "Bloodline" 2023 — "Hula Hoop" — "Naprawdę chcę" — The Little Mermaid "Tylko mnie poproś do tańca" — "Ctrl Alt Del"— "Brighter Day" 9 "Dziś mnie mija cały świat" — "Blue" 2024 — Playhouse "I Tell Everyone About You" — "Detox" — "Sunshine State of Mind" — "Psycho" — "River" — "Salty" 17 Playhouse "Tiny Heart" 2025 27 "Co za noc" 20 Babie Lato 2025 "Tattoo" — "Kiki" — Playhouse... the Full Story "Passport" — "M.I.A" — "Price Tag" 2026 — "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.