Adina (singer)

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]

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

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 Theatre Choir where she got to perform at Kidafest and Fun World shows.[5]

She shot to prominence in the Ghana music scene when she competed in the music reality show 'Stars of the Future' organised by Charter House Ghana and eventually became the winner.[6]

Awards and nominations

Ghana Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Herself Best Female Vocalist of the Year[7] Won
2017 Herself Afropop Song of the Year[8] Won
2017 Herself Best Female Vocalist[9] Won
2016 Herself Record of the Year[10] Nominated
2016 Herself Afropop Song of the Year Nominated
2016 Herself Best Female Vocalist of Year Nominated
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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. 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. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  5. "Brief profile of the Versatile Show casts". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  6. "Adina rules the waves as new 'Star of the Future'". ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  7. graphiconline (15 April 2018). "VGMA 2018 winners; Ebony Reigns crowned Artiste of the Year". Ghana Web. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  8. "Full list of VGMA 2017 nominees". Ghana Web. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  9. Isshak Abdullai (27 February 2017). "Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017". Yfmghana.com. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  10. "VGMAs nomination gives me free ticket to the event – Adina". GhanaWeb.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.


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