Obaapa Christy (née Christiana Twene) formerly Christiana Love is a Ghanaian Gospel musician.[1][2] The Meti Ase hit singer was recipient of Gospel Artist of the Year and Song of the Year Awards during the 2007 edition of Ghana Music Awards.[3] In 2008, she was conferred with a National honor by John Kufuor.[4]
Obaapa Christy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kumasi, Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation | Singer |
Early life
editShe was born on December 7 at New Suame (Kumasi )in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, to Mr Akwesi Twene and Mary Amoah Twene. She is the second born in a family of 9 siblings.[1] She started singing at a very tender age. Obaapa Christy started music with “The Hallelujah Voices”, a vibrant music group in Kumasi until she was approached by Osuani Afrifa, a famous Gospel Musician. She released her first album in 2002 titled “Me Te Ase”.[3]
Career
editShe is a ghanaian gospel singer. Known as the queen of Ghana Gospel Music and the inventor of Contemporary Gospel music. Obaapa Christy has served as a role model to most Gospel musicians. Her style and ministration has been copied by lots of musicians who see her as an inspiration. Seventeen years down the lane, she has released eleven back to back inspirational albums with Wagye me as the latest. a song titled, The Glory in 2021.[5]
Awards and nominations
editVodafone Ghana Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007[6] | Herself | Best female vocal performance | Won |
| Herself | Gospel Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 'Ade Akye Abia' Kwaku Gyasi featuring Christiana Love | Best Collaboration of the Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "I Have Big Dreams ? Christiana Love". www.ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Dadson, Nanabanyin (2 September 2010). "Graphic Showbiz: Issue 639 September 2-8 2010". Graphic Communications Group. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ a b Agyeman, Adwoa (18 December 2017). "Photos: Obaapa Christy is maiden National Gospel Award Artiste of the year". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "9 gospel artistes who should have won Artiste of the Year". Pulse Gh. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "I pray I don't become arrogant - Obaapa Christy". Graphic Online. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Meet all the winners of Ghana Music Awards since it started in 1999". www.ghanaweb.com. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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