Ebony Reigns

Ebony
Birth name Priccilla Opoku-Kwarteng
Also known as Ebony
Born (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997
Accra, Ghana
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
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

  1. "EBONY REIGNS SERVES POISON AT PENT HALL WEEK 2017 (8:12) - RAW Africa". 10 April 2017.
  2. "Ebony premieres visuals for ‘Poison’ featuring Gatdoe". www.ghanaweb.com.
  3. "", beeniewords, retrieved 2016-12-23.
  4. "Ebony: Dancehall Queen Is Relative But Kaakie Is My Favorite | Latest Ghana Music". music.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  5. "Ebony - Dancefloor (Prod by Guilty Beatz)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  6. "www.24hitz.com/ebony-dancefloor-prod-by-guilty-beatz/". 24hitz.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  7. "Profiles of VGMA Unsung Category Nominees Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  8. "Ebony Reigns Archives - EnterGhana.com". enterghana.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  9. "Ebony - Kupe (Prod by Peewezel) - GhanaNdwom.com". ghanandwom.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  10. "Ebony - Kupe (Prod by Peewezel)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  11. "ebony reigns - Ghanamotion.com – Ghana Music, Africa Music & Multimedia". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  12. "Profiles of VGMA Unsung Category Nominees – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  13. "Stonebwoy Leads 2016 4Syte Music Video Awards With 9 Nods - Checkout Full List | Latest Ghana Music". music.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  14. "Kwesé | TV for Africa | Live Sports| Series | Movies | Kids Television | Music | Kwesé". viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  15. "2016 Bass Awards: Mix Masta Garzy bags two nominations". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  16. "2016 Bass Awards: Mix Masta Garzy bags two nominations". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
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