Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah

Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah (born 12 August 1987) and known by stage name Raquel, is a Ghanaian musician, composer, choreographer, actress and script writer.[1][2][3] She is popularly known for her hit song “Sweetio” which featured Sarkodie.[4][5][6]

Early life

Raquel was born in the United Kingdom by Ghanaian parents.[7] She grew up in West London with her mother and three other siblings- Two brothers and a sister.[8] Raquel attended many schools because her family moved houses a few times. However, her favourite schools remained Hogarth Primary School based in Chiswick, and West Thames College.[9]

Career

Raquel officially entered the music scene in 2005.[10] and has since shared same stage with international acts like Mario, Movado,Young (U.S) Lloyd (U.S), Kas (Nigeria), Cabbo Snoop (Angola), Duncan Mighty (Nigeria), Stephanie Benson (UK/Ghana).[11] She released ‘Odo’ as her official hit single in July 2010.[12]

Philanthropy

As part of her social responsibility, Raquel has voluntarily been a mentor for a private charity within her local community in Ghana called Christ Humanitarian Foundation (CHF).[13] She acts as a public advocate for the foundation to help them raise funds each year.[14]

Awards and nominations

She won the Best Female Artist 2012, at the YFM All Star Weekend Awards, December, 2012.[15] She also had one nomination at the Hip Hop and RnB Awards 2011.[16]

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References
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  2. "One-on-one interview with Raquel". modernghana.com. afromusion. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
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  5. "one-on-one interview with Raquel". modernghana.com. afrofusion. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  6. Adinkra, Fiifi (2014-06-25). "Raquel – Sweetio (Feat Sarkodie)". ghanandwom.net. ghanandwom.net. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  7. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  8. "One-on-one interview with Raquel". modernghana.com. Afromusion. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  9. "One-on-one interview with Raquel". modernghana.com. Afromusion. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  10. "One-on-one interview with Raquel". modernghana.com. Afromusion. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  11. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  12. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  13. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  14. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  15. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  16. "Raquel Profile". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.


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