Adina (singer)

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Adina
Birth nameAdina Thembi Ndamse
Born (1989-10-03) 3 October 1989 (age 32)[1]
Liberia
OriginGhana and South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Model
  • Songwriter
  • actress
  • performer
Years active2008—present
LabelsNew African Movement
Associated acts

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] In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women’s Brunch.[5]

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 Theater Choir where she got to perform at Kidafest and Fun World shows.[6]

She shot to prominence in the Ghana music scene when she competed in the music reality show 'Stars of the Future' organized by and eventually became the winner.[7]

She performed online concerts during the COVID-19 lock down.[8]

Awards and nominations[]

Ghana Music Awards[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Herself Artiste of the Year[9] Nominated
2021 Araba Album of the Year[10] Won
2021 Herself Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year[11] Nominated
2021 Take care of you ft Stonebwoy Collaboration of the Year[12] Nominated
2021 Hear me Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year[13] Nominated
2021 Daddy's Little girl Record of the Year[14] Won
2021 Adina-Hyedin Songwriter of the Year[15] Nominated
2021 Why Best Music Song of the Year[16] Nominated
2021 Take care of you ft. Stonebwoy Best Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year[17] Nominated
2021 Why Best Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year[18] Won
2020 Herself Record of the Year[19] Nominated
2018 Herself Best Female Vocalist of the Year[20] Won
2017 Herself Afropop Song of the Year[21] Won
2017 Herself Best Female Vocalist[22] Won
2016 Herself Record of the Year[23] Nominated
2016 Herself Afropop Song of the Year Nominated
2016 Herself Best Female Vocalist of Year Nominated

Entertainment Achievement Awards[]

In March 2021, she was awarded the 'Best Female Artiste' of the Year category in the Entertainment Achievement Awards.[24][25][26]

3Music Awards[]

In March 2021, her song WHY was the Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year in the 3Music Awards.[27]

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards[]

Year Award Work Result
2021 Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year Why Won[28]
2021 Female Vocalist of the Year Hear Me Nominated [1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Adina Thembi Ndamse". profileability.com. Profileability.com. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  3. ^ "I have not given up – Adina Thembi Ndamse". grabghana.com. GrabGhana.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. ^ "My VGMA awards couldn't have come at a better time – Adina". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Brief profile of the Versatile Show casts". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  8. ^ "3Music Awards organisers name Top 30 Women in Music". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  9. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  10. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  11. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  12. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  13. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  14. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  16. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  17. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  18. ^ Kwame Dadzie (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  19. ^ "VGMA22: See the list of nominees". myjoyonline.com. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  20. ^ graphiconline (15 April 2018). "VGMA 2018 winners; Ebony Reigns crowned Artiste of the Year". Ghana Web. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  21. ^ "Full list of VGMA 2017 nominees". Ghana Web. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  22. ^ Isshak Abdullai (27 February 2017). "Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017". Yfmghana.com. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  23. ^ "VGMAs nomination gives me free ticket to the event – Adina". GhanaWeb.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  24. ^ "#EAAwards: Adina adjudged Best Female Artiste of the Year". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  25. ^ Scaro, V. J. "Full List Of Winners At Entertainment Achievement Awards 2021". Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  26. ^ #EAAwards: Best female artist of the year; Adina receives her award plaque, retrieved 26 June 2021
  27. ^ "3Music Awards 2021: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  28. ^ THE 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS WEEKEND - DAY TWO, retrieved 26 June 2021


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