Francisca Gawugah (born 7th January 1993) known by the stage name Sista Afia, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from Accra. She gained recognition following the release of her single "Jeje", which features

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and Afezi Perry.

Early life and career

Sista Afia is an

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musician, and the niece of Ghanaian Bishop

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. She grew up in

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and

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. She attended

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before relocating to the UK to further in nursing. Sista Afia returned to Ghana in 2015 to start her music career. She took inspiration from musician Bisa Kdei and collaborated on the song Kro Kro No'.''

Controversies

Sista Afia engaged in a physical banter with rapper Freda Rhymz after a lyrical banter.

Singles

Awards and nominations

Videography

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Afia, Sista 1993 births Living people Ghanaian highlife musicians Musicians from Accra 21st-century Ghanaian women singers 21st-century Ghanaian singers