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Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong (Becca)

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Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong (born 15 August 1984),[2][3] known mononymously as Becca, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition as a contestant on the second season of TV3’s annual singing competition Mentor.[4] Her debut studio album Sugar was released in 2007; it earned her five nominations at the 2008 Ghana Music Awards, including Record of the Year for “You Lied to Me”.[5][6] Becca released her second studio album Time 4 Me on 16 May 2013. It features guest appearances from 2face Idibia, MI, King Ayisoba, Trigmatic, Jay Storm and Akwaboah. The album was certified 2x platinum in Ghana. Becca’s accolades include one Kora Award, one National Youth Achievers Award, four Ghana Music Awards, and three 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[4] In 2013, she headlined the annual Girl Talk concert, which started in 2011.[7] Becca was ranked 94 on E.tv Ghana’s 2013 list of the 100 most influential people in Ghana.[8] In March 2021, 3Music Network included Becca on its list of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music.[9] Becca has worked with artists such as Hugh Masakela and MI Abaga. Rebecca Acheampong was born in Kumasi, Ghana. She is the first girl and fifth born of nine children.[11] Becca was quite active in church and school activities during her childhood. She attended Morning Star and Wesley Girls’ High School, and took an interest in showcasing her vocal dexterity at talent shows held at the latter school. She graduated from Croydon College and became a child care and education worker.[2] Becca relocated to Ghana and signed with Kiki Banson’s EKB Records.[2] She studied at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.[12] Becca obtained a master’s degree in brands and communication management from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), and was made valedictorian. Becca’s upbringing and surroundings influenced her musical and fashion style. She has established a rescue organization which raises funds to help children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana.[2] In 2014, she became a Goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS.[35] On 1 September 2009, GLO Mobile Ghana unveiled Becca as one of its brand ambassadors.[36] Moreover, the Ministry of Youth and Sports unveiled her as one of Ghana’s official ambassadors for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Becca was scheduled to sing Ghana’s national anthem at the Baba Yara Stadium during the country’s World Cup qualifier match against Zambia in September 2013. Unfortunately for her, she did not perform due to a directive by authorities in charge of the match. Becca expressed her dissatisfaction at the incident while speaking at the UN Cultural Night, which took place at the Alliance Française in Accra. A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association told Graphic Showbiz they didn’t know arrangements had been made for Becca to sing. Becca is married to Nigerian entrepreneur and artist manager Oluwatobi Sanni Daniel; the couple’s wedding was held on 18 August 2018, in Accra.[38] She has a daughter. Becca was at the center of her former manager (Kiki Banson)’s controversial divorce from his wife. Banson allegedly divorced his wife in order to marry Becca.[40][41] Becca’s father reportedly disowned her because of her intentions to wed her manager. Instrument(s) Vocals

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Becca ein accolades dey include one Kora Award, one National Youth Achievers Award, four Ghana Music Awards, den three 4Syte TV Music Video Awards. For 2013 insyd, she headlin de annual Girl Talk concert, wey start for 2011 insyd.

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