Behind: Jordan Joy
Written by Casey Edwards
Dublin born and raised, Jordan Joy is a social activist and singer songwriter. She is best known as the eldest daughter of U2 singer Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, and mother, activist Ali Hewson. Although she grew up in a famous family, Jordan has worked hard to create her own identity and achieve success in different eras of her life.
Jordan was born on 10 May 1989, in Dublin, Ireland. Growing up she was surrounded by music, creativity and people who wanted to make a difference in the world. Her parents were both involved in charity work and social issues, which influenced her interests from a young age. She also grew up with three younger siblings; Eve, Elijah and John. Her sister, Eve, became an actress while her brother, Elijah, became the lead singer of the Irish band, ‘Inhaler’.
Jordan attended Columbia University in New York, where she studied political science. During her time there, she developed an interest in poetry and creative writing. This encouraged her to continue her education and complete a post graduate degree in creative writing. Her education helped her develop important skills in communication, creativity and understanding social issues.
One of Jordan’s biggest achievements was becoming a successful entrepreneur. In 2016, she founded a tech company called ‘Speakable’. The company’s aim was to make it easier for people to get involved in important social and political causes. Its technology encouraged people to take action on issues they cared about, such as supporting charities and social movements. Her hard work was recognized when she was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for European Social Entrepreneurs in 2019. In 2021, ‘Speakable’ was acquired by another company, marking an important achievement in her business career.
Coming to her music, which is my main topic, she began exploring her passion with music and songwriting in early 2026, releasing her first ever single “Don’t Kill The Vibe” followed by her five-track EP, “Led Moon”. Although she grew up surrounded by her father’s career, she gained confidence and began expressing herself through songwriting. Music also helped her with personal experiences and difficult changes in her life.
Jordan’s story is really inspiring because she has shown that it is possible to follow different dreams and build a career in more than one area. Rather than relying on her family’s fame, she has developed her own talents and worked successfully in business, education and music, showing creativity and determination. Overall, Jordan Joy Hewson is an interesting and inspiring Irish woman who has achieved a lot throughout her life. From founding a successful technology company to becoming a singer-songwriter. Jordan’s music is amazing so if you have never heard of her, I would definitely recommend giving her a listen.