Jayana

Ghanaian gospel singer

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Jayana

Birth name| Jemima Annor-Yeboah
Genres| Gospel
Occupation(s)| Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
Years active| 2006–present

Musical artist

Jemima Annor-Yeboah, better known by the stage name Jayana, is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.[1][2][3] She was adjudged the female vocalist of the year in 2020 at the Ghana Urban Gospel Music Awards.[4]

## Early life

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Born Jemima Annor-Yeboah, Jayana was born into a family of singers.[2][1] She is the second daughter of the Late Bishop Dr Augustine Annor-Yeboah,[5][6][3] founder of Christian Praise International Centre (CPIC) and a former Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).[7][2] She has four sisters, Mavis, Deborah, Karen and Julie.[7] During Jayana's formative years as a child of a Reverend minister, she spent a part of her time listening and learning contemporary gospel, and praise and worship.[1]

## Music career

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Jayana participated in the maiden edition of Ghanaian popular music talent show, Charterhouse's Stars of The Future television show, competing with the likes of Efya, Irene Logan, Ramzy Prince and others and was among the finalist of the first season of stars of the future.[8]

She has performed on major platforms, In 2007 she performed at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards industrial awards night and has since been seen collaborating and performing on the same stage with numerous Ghanaian musicians including, Joyce Blessing, Grace Ashy, Selina Boateng, Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, KiDi,[9][10][11]

In 2019 she released a single titled Victory featuring Joyce Blessing.[12]

In 2020 during the COVID-19 lock down period in Ghana, she released 'I Believe' as a motivational single to Ghanaians.[13] She also released her current song titled 'Who You Are'[14][15]

## Discography

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Singles

* Victory[16]
* Who You Are[17]
* I Believe [13]
* Awurade [God] [18]
* Gye W'ayeyi featuring Aduhemaa [19]
* He Reigns [20]

## Awards and nomination

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Year  | Event  | Award  | Nominated work  | Result  | Ref

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2019  | Emerging Music Awards  | Female Vocalist Of The Year  | Herself  | Nominated  | [21]
Gospel Artiste Of The Year  | Nominated  | [22][3]
Emerging Artiste Of The Year  | Nominated  | [23][3]
2020  | Ghana Urban Gospel Music Awards  | Gospel Female Artiste Of The Year  | Herself  | Nominated  | [24]
Female Vocalist Of The Year  | Won  | [4][25]

* Jayana wins Female Vocalist of the Year at Ghana National Gospel Music Awards [26]
* Jayana signs ambassadorial deal with Amanex Company Ltd[27]
* Jayana is brand ambassador for Ageless Day Spa[28]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Who is Jemima Annor-Yeboah [Jayana]". News Ghana. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
2. ^ a b c Wemakor, Senanu Damilola (2020-03-30). "Breaking barriers with worship: The music and life of gospel artiste Jayana". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
3. ^ a b c d Duah, Kofi (1 August 2019). "No need to be spiritual to do Gospel — Jayana". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
4. ^ a b "Jayana wins 'female vocalist of the year' at GUGMA Awards 2020". Angel Online. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
5. ^ "Former Ag. CAC Chairman Apostle Annor Yeboah has died - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
6. ^ Adjorlolo, Ruth Abla. "Apostle Annor Yeboah is dead". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
7. ^ a b Acquah, Edward (16 November 2020). "My late dad didn't know I was participating in Stars of the Future season 1". Kasapa fm Online. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
8. ^ ProfileAbility (2020-11-05). "ProfileAbility – Jayana". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
9. ^ "Video: Joyce Blessing and Jayana Kill Performance at 2019 Foklex Media Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
10. ^ "[Watch] Joyce Blessing, Jayana Thrill Fans At Shatta Wale's Reign Concert". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
11. ^ "Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Selina Boateng, Jayana, Others for 10th RTP Awards Nov. 7". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
12. ^ "Joyce Blessing dedicates Jayana's Victory song to NAM1". ghanaweb.com. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
13. ^ a b Acquah, Edward (27 May 2020). "WATCH: Jayana – I Believe". Retrieved 16 January 2021.
14. ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel (22 July 2020). "Jayana reverences God in 'Who You Are'". Ghanamusic. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
15. ^ GhanaMusic (3 August 2020). "Video: Who You Are by Jayana". Ghanamusic. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
16. ^ "Jayana unveils stunning photos ahead of 'Victory' video release". Ghana Weekend. 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
17. ^ "Jayana reverences God in 'Who You Are' | Ghana Music | Top Stories". Ghana Music. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
18. ^ "Awurade! Jayana serves maiden single for 2021". 6 February 2021.
19. ^ "Single: He Reigns". 18 June 2021.
20. ^ "Single: Gye W'Ayeyi by Jayana feat. Aduhemaa". 18 June 2021.
21. ^ "Jayana earns 3 nominations at Emerging Music Awards 2020". ghanaweb.com. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
22. ^ "Emerging Music Awards Ghana: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
23. ^ Sadat (2019-07-29). "Full List Of 2019 Emerging Music Awards Nominees". LOUDinGH. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
24. ^ "Fameye, MOG, others nominated for 2020 Ghana National Gospel Music Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
25. ^ "Full List of Winners For Ghana Urban Gospel Music Awards 2020". Pledge Multimedia. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
26. ^ "Jayana wins Female Vocalist of the Year at Ghana National Gospel Music Awards". 2 September 2021. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
27. ^ "Jayana clocks brand ambassadorial deal with Amanex Company Ltd". 11 October 2021.
28. ^ "Jayana is brand ambassador for Ageless Day Spa". graphic.com.gh. 14 January 2023.

## External links

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* JAYANA MUSIC
* Who is Jemima Annor Yeboah (Jayana)