Adina (singer)
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| Birth name | Adina Thembi Ndamse |
| Born | 3 October 1989[1] Liberia |
| Origin | Ghana and South Africa |
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| Years active | 2008—present |
| Labels | New African Movement |
Adina Thembi Ndamse (born 3 October)[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]
Early Life and Music career
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 Theatre Choir where she got to perform at Kidafest and Fun World shows.[5]
She shot to prominence in the Ghana music scene when she competed in the music reality show 'Stars of the Future' organised by Charter House Ghana and eventually became the winner.[6]
Awards and nominations
Ghana Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist of the Year[7] | Won |
| 2017 | Herself | Afropop Song of the Year[8] | Won |
| 2017 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist[9] | Won |
| 2016 | Herself | Record of the Year[10] | Nominated |
| 2016 | Herself | Afropop Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist of Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Adina Thembi Ndamse". profileability.com. Profileability.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "I have not given up – Adina Thembi Ndamse". grabghana.com. GrabGhana.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "My VGMA awards couldn't have come at a better time – Adina". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "Brief profile of the Versatile Show casts". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ graphiconline (15 April 2018). "VGMA 2018 winners; Ebony Reigns crowned Artiste of the Year". Ghana Web. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ "Full list of VGMA 2017 nominees". Ghana Web. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ Isshak Abdullai (27 February 2017). "Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017". Yfmghana.com. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "VGMAs nomination gives me free ticket to the event – Adina". GhanaWeb.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
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