Ebony Reigns
Ebony | |
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Birth name | Priccilla Opoku-Kwarteng |
Also known as | Ebony |
Born |
Accra, Ghana | 16 February 1997
Genres | Dancehall |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | (2015–present) |
Labels | Ruff Town Records |
Associated acts | Kaakie, Ruff n Smooth |
Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng (born 16 February 1997; known by the stage name Ebony) is a Ghanaian dancehall/Afrobeats artist widely known for her hit songs "Poison"[1][2] and "Kupe", she was discovered by Bullet, a member of Ruff n Smooth fame.[3][4]
Career
Ebony was discovered by renowned musician and entrepreneur Bullet of Ruff n Smooth fame when she sent a recording of her voice and was signed to his Rufftown record label just a day after listening to the recording.[5] Ebony came out with her first single, "Dancefloor", in December 2015 with a video and audio release.[6][7] The song became a hit on radio landing her nomination for the unsung category at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards.[8][9] In March 2016 Ebony released her major hit single "Kupe", which is a household anthem in Ghana and some other African countries.[10][11] Ebony is sign to ruff town records and Midas touch Inc.[12] I love Ahmed jah bless
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient / Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2016 | Ghana Music Awards | Unsung Artiste of the Year | Herself | Nominated | [13] |
4syte Music Video Awards | Best Female Video and New Discovery | Kupe | Won | [14] | |
Jigwe Awards | Discovery of the Year | Herself | Nominated | [15] | |
Bass Awards | Best Dancehall Video | Dance Floor | Won | [16] | |
New Discovery | Herself | Nominated | [17] |
References
- ↑ "EBONY REIGNS SERVES POISON AT PENT HALL WEEK 2017 (8:12) - RAW Africa". 10 April 2017.
- ↑ "Ebony premieres visuals for ‘Poison’ featuring Gatdoe". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ↑ "", beeniewords, retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ↑ "www.ghlinks.net/2016/08/dancehall-artiste-ebony-arrested-passport-office-wearing-mini-skirt-exposing-breast/". ghlinks.net. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Ebony: Dancehall Queen Is Relative But Kaakie Is My Favorite | Latest Ghana Music". music.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Ebony - Dancefloor (Prod by Guilty Beatz)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "www.24hitz.com/ebony-dancefloor-prod-by-guilty-beatz/". 24hitz.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Profiles of VGMA Unsung Category Nominees – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Ebony Reigns Archives - EnterGhana.com". enterghana.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Ebony - Kupe (Prod by Peewezel) - GhanaNdwom.com". ghanandwom.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Ebony - Kupe (Prod by Peewezel)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "ebony reigns - Ghanamotion.com – Ghana Music, Africa Music & Multimedia". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ "Profiles of VGMA Unsung Category Nominees – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ↑ "Stonebwoy Leads 2016 4Syte Music Video Awards With 9 Nods - Checkout Full List | Latest Ghana Music". music.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ↑ "Kwesé | TV for Africa | Live Sports| Series | Movies | Kids Television | Music | Kwesé". viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ↑ "2016 Bass Awards: Mix Masta Garzy bags two nominations". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ↑ "2016 Bass Awards: Mix Masta Garzy bags two nominations". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
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