Ethel Esi Eshun popularly known as Queen eShun is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for hits like "Someone Loves Me", "Akyia", "Koti ma no", and "Fa Me Kor." "Fa Me Kor" is an Akan language which literally means "Take me away". eShun was made a Queen on 28 December 2019, at gomoa Afransi, in the central region by Ogyeedom Obrenu Kwesi Atta VI the paramount chief of gomoa afransi transitional area. '[1][2][3]
Queen eShun | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ethel Esi Eshun |
| Born | 7 June 1994 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Cape Coast, Ghana |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Eshun Music |
Early life and career
editPrior to breaking into the Ghanaian music scene, she was a participant of Nigeria's Glo X-Factor where she won the first runner-up spot. She also took part in other two reality shows namely, MTN Project Fame and TV3 Mentor.[4] In 2016, she launched an initiative, dubbed Eshun Healthcare Project in the Central Region of Ghana[5] focused on quality healthcare delivery in Ghana.[6] Eshun parted ways with Quophi Mens Label after her contract ended and founded a new management team called Eshun Music.[7][8]
Performances
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Award presented | Nominated work/recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Central Music Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2016 | Female Artiste of the Year | Herself | Won | [11] | |
| 2017 | Artiste of the Year | Herself | Won | [12] | |
| Collaboration of the Year | Simple As ABC | Won | [12] | ||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Unsung Artiste of the Year | Herself | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2019 | Ghana Actors and Entertainers Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year | Herself | Won | [14] |
| Songs | Year Released |
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| Someone Loves Me Ft. FlowKing Stone | 2017 |
| Akyia | 2018 |
| I Want | 2018 |
| Talk Talk | 2019 |
| Party Ft. Kofi Kinaata | 2019 |
| Temptation | 2019 |
| Koti Ma No | 2019 |
References
edit- ^ Ntumy, Elorm Kojo. "Queen eShun gives free music to fans". Graphic.com.gh. Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Dadzie, Kwame. "Singer eShun donates to children with autism in Cape Coast". Citinewsroom. Citinewsroom. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Antwi, Linda Safoa. "eShun: Accolades don't matter". Graphic.com.gh. Graphic.com.gh. Archived from the original on 14 February 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "eShun: The Music And More!". DailyGuide Network. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: eShun – Handcuff (Prod. By King Odyssey)". AaceHypez.net. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "eShun: The Music And More!". Daily Guide Africa. Daily Guide Africa. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "eShun denies rumours of leaving her former label because of love". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "I did not break up with my manager – eShun". e.TVGhana. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ Lartey, Dan. "eShun performs at Vodafone African Legends Night". Graphic. Graphic. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Kojo Ntumy, Elorm. "It's an honour to perform with Yvonne Chaka Chaka – eShun". Graphic. Graphic. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "TEEPHLOW TOPS AT 2016 CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS | SEE FULL LIST". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ a b "eShun wins 'Artiste of the Year' at 2017 Central Music Awards – See Full List of Winners – Kasapa102.5FM". kasapafmonline.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list]". citifmonline.com. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ Kyei, Kobby (30 September 2019). "eShun wins Female Vocalist of the Year at 2019 Ghana Actors and Entertainers Awards". kobby kyei news. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
