The Lioness of Africa Wiyaala Makes Ghana proud as She made it in the women choice Awards Africa

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Do you actually know who Wiyaala is?

Here is a brief history about her.


 Wiyaala, which means “the doer” in her local Sissala dialect, is an independent musician entertainer from Funsi in the Upper West Region of Ghana.  Fiercely self-reliant and proud, Wiyaala is also known as the "Young Lioness of Africa".

Wiyaala's music references West African Folk traditions with contemporary Afro-Pop, sometimes evoking comparisons with African divas Mariam Makeeba, Brenda Fassie, Angelique Kidjo and elements  of Grace Jones in her sense of style and attitude.  

The second of four sisters and thanks to her musical mother, Wiyaala was spared the horrors of FGM and child marriage whilst attracting attention as a child entertainer, dancer, artist and footballer despite growing up in a patriarchal society often hostile to artistic growth.      

In 2012, she travelled to the capital city Accra and won the Vodafone Icons Reality Show. Since being discovered by Rita Ray of BBC’s Global Beats in 2014, Wiyaala has emerged as one of Ghana’s leading personalties and international touring artists representing Ghana Africa at prestigious events, media and festivals all over the world, including the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Australia, The African Union in Addis Ababa, WOMAD UK, Green Man, Kendal Calling, Shambala and the Timitar Festival in Morocco. In 2014 Wiyaala was the first Ghanaian artist to chart on Billboard since Osibisa in the 1970's with her 2014 FIFA World Cup Song "Go Go Black Stars".  She has released two albums "Wiyaala" (2014) and "Sissala Goddess" (2108) with a third "Yaga Yaga" due in 2020. Wiyaala is also a member of the international female group Grrrl.   

Wiyaala, who designs and sews her unique stage costumes, is well known for promoting her African village roots, where she frequently holds festivals and events encouraging the local children to develop their creativity and sense of self-worth. 

 

 ADVOCACY

Unicef Ghana

GACA - Ghana Against Child Abuse

Water Aid Ghana

Teach2Teach

 

AWARDS & CITATIONS

Woman of the Decade - Womens Choice Awards Africa 2020

Artiste of the Year - Ghana Arts & Culture Awards 2019

International Touring Artiste of the Year - Ghana Music Awards UK 2019

BBC's Celebrated African Women 2018 - BBC News

Young and Gifted - Ghana Women of the Year 2017

Discovery of the Year - Golden Movie Awards 2016

Music Video of the Year - All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015

Songwriter of the Year - Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2015

Best Female Vocal Performance - Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2015

Best Individulal Style - Glitz Fashion Awards 2015

Most Promising Artiste in Africa - All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2014

Revelation of the African Continent - All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2014

The lioness of Africa Wiyaala again made it in  the women's choice awards Africa .


The "Rock Body" Hit maker can't hide her happiness as she take it to face to thank everybody

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