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Adina (singer)

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Adina
Background information
Birth nameAdina Thembi Ndamse
Born1989[1]
Liberia
OriginGhana and South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Model
  • Songwriter
  • actress
  • performer
Years active2008–present
LabelsNew African Movement

Adina Thembi Ndamse (born 3rd October 1989)[2] better known by her stage name Adina is a Ghanaian-South African singer, songwriter, actress and sometimes a model. She was the winner of music reality show Stars of the Future in 2008.[3] Her eighth music single titled "Too Late" won her two awards – Record of the Year and Best Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in Ghana.[4] In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.[5]

Early life and music career

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Adina started singing when she was a young girl. She had her senior high school education at the Wesley Girls High School and then moved to Central University where she obtained a degree in Environmental and Development Studies. Growing up as a kid she joined the National Theater Choir where she got to perform at Kidafest and Fun World shows.[6]

She shot to prominence in the Ghana music scene when she competed in the music reality show 'Stars of the Future' organized by Charter House Ghana and eventually became the winner.[7] She was 19 years old when won stars of the future show.

She performed online concerts during the COVID-19 lock down.[8]

Personal life

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Adina was born by the late Dr. Richard Sekumbuzo Ndamse a South African and a Ghanaian mother Mrs. Mercy Ndamse.[9]

Awards and nominations

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Ghana Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Herself Artiste of the Year[10] Nominated
2021 Araba Album of the Year[11] Won
2021 Herself Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year[12] Nominated
2021 Take care of you ft Stonebwoy Collaboration of the Year[13] Nominated
2021 Hear me Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year[14] Nominated
2021 Daddy's Little girl Record of the Year[15] Won
2021 Adina-Hyedin Songwriter of the Year[16] Nominated
2021 Why Best Music Song of the Year[17] Nominated
2021 Take care of you ft. Stonebwoy Best Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year[18] Nominated
2021 Why Best Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year[19] Won
2020 Herself Record of the Year[20] Nominated
2018 Herself Best Female Vocalist of the Year[21] Won
2017 Herself Afropop Song of the Year[22] Won
2017 Herself Best Female Vocalist[23] Won
2016 Herself Record of the Year[24] Nominated
2016 Herself Afropop Song of the Year Nominated
2016 Herself Best Female Vocalist of Year Nominated

Entertainment Achievement Awards

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In March 2021, she was awarded the 'Best Female Artiste' of the Year category in the Entertainment Achievement Awards.[25][26][27]

3Music Awards

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In March 2021, her song WHY was the Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year in the 3Music Awards.[28]

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

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Year Award Work Result
2021 Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year Why Won[29]
2021 Female Vocalist of the Year Hear Me Nominated [1]

References

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  1. ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Adina Thembi Ndamse". profileability.com. Profileability.com. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  3. ^ "I have not given up – Adina Thembi Ndamse". grabghana.com. GrabGhana.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. ^ "My VGMA awards couldn't have come at a better time – Adina". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Brief profile of the Versatile Show casts". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  8. ^ "3Music Awards organisers name Top 30 Women in Music". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  9. ^ https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/person/Adina-Thembi-2197#:~:text=Adina%20Thembi%20Ndamse%20better%20known,Mercy%20Ndamse.
  10. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  11. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  12. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  13. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  14. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  16. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  17. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  18. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  19. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  20. ^ "VGMA22: See the list of nominees". myjoyonline.com. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  21. ^ graphiconline (15 April 2018). "VGMA 2018 winners; Ebony Reigns crowned Artiste of the Year". Ghana Web. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  22. ^ "Full list of VGMA 2017 nominees". Ghana Web. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  23. ^ Isshak Abdullai (27 February 2017). "Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017". Yfmghana.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  24. ^ "VGMAs nomination gives me free ticket to the event – Adina". GhanaWeb.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  25. ^ "#EAAwards: Adina adjudged Best Female Artiste of the Year". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  26. ^ Scaro, V. J. "Full List Of Winners At Entertainment Achievement Awards 2021". Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  27. ^ #EAAwards: Best female artist of the year; Adina receives her award plaque, retrieved 26 June 2021
  28. ^ "3Music Awards 2021: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  29. ^ THE 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS WEEKEND - DAY TWO, retrieved 26 June 2021
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