Elivava

Tina Mensah (born February 20, 1976), better known by her stage name Elivava The African Gold (or Elivava for short), is an African singer Performer, songwriter and choreographer. She is a native of New Baika/Old Baika in the Buem District of old Volta Region which is now part of Oti Region in Ghana, West Africa.[1][2]

Elivava
Birth nameTina Mensah
Also known asElivava The African Gold
Born (1976-02-20) February 20, 1976
New Baika, Ghana
Genres
  • Afro Pop
  • Afro Rock
  • Afro Beat
  • Afro Jazz
  • Neo Soul
Occupation(s)
Years active2005 – present
LabelsElivava Productions
Associated acts
Websiteelivava.com

Background history

In her early career, she worked as a backing vocalist with Rocky Dawuni, Kojo Antwi, Samini, VIP, and others.[3] Her first solo performance was at Fête de la Musique, held at Alliance Française - Ghana in 2005. Elivava is managed by her own management recording company, Elivava Productions, and writes her own music.[4]

She sings in several languages including Ewe, Ga and Twi. Others include English, French and German.[4]

Albums
  • I Live 4Ever

Influences

Elivava was influenced by the works of vocalist and performer Miriam Makeba and Billie Holiday.[5] [6]

References
  1. "Elivava The African Gold". Official Website. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. "Elivava". Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. "Elivava Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  4. "Biography: Elivava The African Gold". Official Website. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  5. "Elivava "The African Gold" …". Scratch Magazine. 25 December 2012. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  6. "Elivava". GhanaMusic. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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