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Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson better known by her stage name as Abiana is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. She is a Soul-life, Hi-life, Neo Soul musician. Abiana was adjudged the Best Female Vocal Performance award during the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Early life and education

Abiana is the first of six children born to Samuel Dickson and Esther Mawusi Kotitse. She attended St John’s Grammar for her secondary school education, before proceeding to Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), where she graduated with a Bachelor Science degree in Marketing.

Music career

Abiana started out as a backing vocalist for Afro Harmony Band in 2013. She later joined Hsykul band as the lead singer in 2014 before going solo in 2020 and signing with +233 Records. In 2019, Abiana featured on Okyeame Kwame's “Bolgatanga girl” which won record of the year for the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

She released her first single in October 2020 titled “Adun lei”. Through Adun lei, Abiana gained two nominations at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, in best female vocal performance and song writer categories. She eventually won the female vocalist of the year beating off competition from Adina, Yaa Yaa, Cina Soul, Efe Grace and Enuonyam.

Adun Lei was also nominated for the best photography and best special effect awards at the 2021 4Stye Music Video Awards. The Adun Lei won the best photography award. In December 2020, her second single Amen was released and her third titled Bo Nɔŋŋ Ni in March 2021.

Two weeks after annexing the VGMA award, Abiana released a single titled ‘Me and You’, a love tune which expresses the woes and extremes of love and relationships.

Notable performances

Since starting her solo career, she has performed during several high profile events in Ghana. she performed for the President at the inauguration dinner, performed with blacklace band at the 70th birthday of the First lady and live performances at +233 jazz bar and grill. In July 2021, she performed at the Entertainment achievement awards by Citi FM as well as the 2021 VGMA experience concert.

Artistry and musical influences

Abiana describes her musical style as soul life, encompassing, soul music, hi-life, neo-soul, because most of her tunes and songs have different kinds of eclectic music genres or styles. Abiana also plays the guitar. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Abiana cited Alicia Keys as her role model.

Personal life

Abiana's mother Esther Mawusi Kofitse died on 14 July 2021 at the age of 61.

Discography

Albums and mixtapes

• Alemle Lala (Songs from November) (2021)

Singles

• Adun lei (2020)
• Amen (2020)
• Bo Nɔŋŋ Ni (2021)
• Me and You

featured on

• Bolgatanga girl Okyeame Kwame ft. Abiana x Atongo Zimba

Awards and nominations

References

1. ^ Mawuli, David (2021-06-29). "VGMA 2021: Abiana gets one-touch victory as she grabs "Best Female Vocalist of the Year"". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
2. ^ Dadzie, Kwame (2021-06-01). "Abiana: a music genius dazzling with her unbridled vocal prowess". CitiNewsroom. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
3. ^ Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (6 November 2020). "Reintroduce music as a subject at all levels —Abiana". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
4. ^ Sedode, Pilot (2021-06-26). "Abiana: From A Backing Vocalist To Winning Best Female Vocalist At VGMA 22". Kuulpeeps. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
5. Dadzie, Kwame (29 October 2020). "Singer Abiana out with her debut single titled 'Adun Lei' [Video]". CitiNewsroom. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
6. ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel (25 June 2021). "Winning my two VGMA nominations would just be an icing on the cake - Abiana". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
7. Somuah-Annan, Grace (2021-07-03). "She is human, so I understand – Abiana replies Cina Soul for challenging her title". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
8. "Abiana thanks God for her VGMA 'female vocalist of the year' win". GhanaWeb. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
9. ^ Dadzie, Kwame (15 July 2021). "Me and You: Abiana releases new love song after VGMA big win [Audio]". CitiNewsroom. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
10. "Camidoh, Abiana, Yung Pabi, others stun at Entertainment Achievement Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-03-28. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
11. "I call my music the 'Soul Life' - Abiana". GhanaWeb. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
12. Adu, Dennis (2021-09-10). "Singer Abiana finally lays mum to rest in solemn funeral ceremony [Photos]". Adom Online. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
13. Alemle Lala by Abiana, 2021-11-03, retrieved 2022-04-22
14. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
15. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (6 April 2021). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
16. "Winning my two VGMA nominations would just be an icing on the cake - Abiana". Ghana Music. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
17. Issahaku, Zeinat Erebong (2020-08-28). "#VGMA21: Okyeame Kwame Wins Record Of The Year With "Bolgatanga"". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 2022-04-23.

External links

• Living people
• Neo soul singers
• 21st-century Ghanaian women singers
• 21st-century Ghanaian singers
• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration alumni
• Musicians from Accra