{"id":13392,"date":"2024-10-25T14:16:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.news.naijatraffic.ng\/?p=13392"},"modified":"2024-10-25T14:16:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:16:35","slug":"sista-afia-biography-age-family-education-and-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naijatraffic.ng\/news\/sista-afia-biography-age-family-education-and-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Sista Afia Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Francisca Gawugah, better known as Sista Afia, was born on January 7, 1993, in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>She is a gifted musician and songwriter from Ghana. Her rise to fame in the music scene was propelled by her hit song &#8220;Jeje,&#8221; which features famous dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Afezi Perry.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>FACTS ABOUT SISTA AFIA<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FULL NAME:<\/strong> Francisca Gawugah<\/li>\n<li><strong>DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> January 7, 1993<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Accra, Ghana<\/li>\n<li><strong>NATIONALITY:<\/strong> Ghanaian<\/li>\n<li><strong>OCCUPATIONS:<\/strong> Singer, Songwriter<\/li>\n<li><strong>LABELS:<\/strong> BK Records\/Ace Kandi Records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sista Afia, a gifted Afro-pop artist, comes from a musical lineage and is the niece of the popular Ghanaian Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams.<\/p>\n<p>She grew up in both Accra and Kumasi, attending the Reverend John Teye Memorial Institute before furthering her education in nursing in the UK.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While in London, Sista Afia was introduced to Ghanaian Highlife artist Bisa Kdei by her former manager.<\/p>\n<p>With Bisa Kdei, a key figure in the highlife music genre, as her mentor, Sista Afia gained inspiration and guidance at the start of her musical journey.<\/p>\n<p>Embracing this mentorship, she signed contracts with BK Records and Ace Kandi Records.<\/p>\n<p>One of her early notable tracks was the collaboration with Bisa Kdei on &#8220;Kro Kro No,&#8221; which highlighted her distinctive blend of soulful vocals and catchy melodies.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership marked the beginning of her rise as a respected artist in the Ghanaian music scene, enchanting audiences with her unique sound and dynamic performances.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sista Afia&#8217;s personal life has faced its own challenges, particularly in the realm of dating and relationships, especially when compared to some of her female counterparts in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>She was in a significant relationship with a Ghanaian man living in the UK that lasted around 5 to 6 years, which ultimately ended in heartbreak.<\/p>\n<p>Sista Afia faced a tough choice to end her relationship because of her partner&#8217;s cheating and abusive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>She began dating him at just 16 while living in London, but his infidelity and mistreatment ultimately took a significant toll on her well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Francisca Gawugah, better known as Sista Afia, was born on January 7, 1993, in Accra. She is a gifted musician and songwriter from Ghana. Her rise to fame in the music scene was propelled by her hit song &#8220;Jeje,&#8221; which features famous dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Afezi Perry. 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