Sherifa Gunu
| Sherifa Gunu | |
|---|---|
 Traditional Artiste of the year at the Ghana Music Industry Awards in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sherifatu |
| Origin | Yendi |
| Genres | Soul, Africana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts |
R2bees, Sarkodie, Amakye Dede, Craig David, Efya, Punany & David, Kwabena Kwabena, King Ayisoba, Daddy Lumba, Terry Bonchaka, Nana Acheampong |
Sherifa Gunu is a Ghanaian soul musician.[1]
Early life
Sherifa Gunu hails from the Kingdom of Dagbon, in the Northern Region of Ghana, She was born in to a royal family, she started her music and dance career at a tender. Sherifa Gunu left school at an early stage and later competed in both regional and national dance competitions.
Musical Career
Sherifa Gunu became the northern Regional dance champion and the first runner up in the 1998 Embassy Pleasure, a popular national dance championship in the 1990s. She later participated in the 2003 Hiplife dance championship with the likes of King Ayisoba and Terry Bonchaka. Sherifa Gunu became the the first runner up to Terry Bonchaka in the finals of the championship.[2] In 2017, Sherifa Gunu released a new single titled Salamatu, which is also the title of her new album. She revealed that the reason for the title of the new single is recognized the uniqueness of some African names.[3]
Performances
Ghanaian Africana superstar, Sherifa Gunu, was the toast of fans who gathered at the National Theatre for the maiden edition of Zongofest, a show to honour distinguished Zongo personalities and also discover young talents.[4] Sherifa Gunu performed a live band music show at the Golden Tulip hotel in Accra during the launch of Ghana’s premium networking event known as the ‘Corporate Wednesday’, a show that seeks to bring all business stakeholders together for networking among themselves.[5]
Artistry
She has done backings for Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and Sarkodie and in all she has made three albums.[6]
Awards and nominations
1st runner up, 1998 National Dance Championship (The Embassy Pleasure). 1st runner up, 2003 Hiplife Dance Championship.[7]
Personal life
Sherifa is Muslim but married to a Christian, a Nigerian business man called Ikechuku Sunday. They have a daughter.[1]
References
- 1 2 Eugene Osafo-Nkansah (16 May 2011). "Sherifa Gunu delivers baby girl". Ghana Music. peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Ghana web. "Sherifa Gunu Profile:". Ghana web. Ghana web. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ Ghana web. "Sherifa Gunu announces new single Salamatu". Ghana Web. E News Gh. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ "Sherifa, Fancy Gadam rock Zongofest Honours". Ghana Web. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ↑ Ghana Web. "Sherifa Gunu, Others For Corporate Wednesday Launch". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ Michael Prempeh (1 January 2012). "Sherifa Gunu". Focus Ghana. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Sherifa Gunu Profile:". Ghana Web. Ghana Web. Retrieved 10 June 2017.