Donna Oghenenyerovwo Adja (also known as Donna Diva), is a Nigerian performer and actress.[1] She is Nigeria's first female record producer and a philanthropist.[2]
Donna Adja | |
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| Birth name | Donna Oghenenyerovwo Adja |
| Also known as | Donna Diva |
| Born | Eku, Delta, Nigeria |
| Origin | Delta State |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Labels | Daz Entertainment |
| Formerly of | Sheraton Lagos Hotel Live band |
Background and education edit
Adja is from Eku in Ethiope East, Delta State. She had her primary education in Adams Iweh Primary School and her secondary education in Baptist High School; both in her hometown in Delta state. She went on to attain a degree in Business Management from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife.[3]
Career edit
She started singing at the age of fifteen; in her local church choir. She went on to become the lead singer of the in-house band of the Sheraton Lagos Hotel. She quit the role in 2011 to begin a solo career as a recording artiste.[2]
In 2012, she released her debut single titled Shut Up. The video was shot by Clarence Peters.[4] She released the audio and video to her song Gaga in 2013. The video was shot by Mattmax. The video was themed after the 2009 Hollywood movie Avatar.[5] In an interview with P.M. News, she revealed that she spent over five million naira shooting the video to Gaga, as she had to shoot the video and redesign costumes twice.[6] She followed up with the release of the song Super Love. The video to the song was self-directed.[7] In 2013 she was one of the performing artistes at her friend - Cool FM OAP Do2tun's - Bachelor's night, alongside Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, Sean Tizzle, Chidinma, KCee, Iyanya, Vector, DJ Xclusive, Olamide, DJ Spinall, AY Makun and Dammy Krane.[8] She took a hiatus from the Nigerian movie industry, moving to Los Angeles.[9] She had a couple of cameo appearances in a few Hollywood movies.[10] She returned to the Nigerian music scene and released the track Breathe in memory of George Floyd, an African American man who was gruesomely killed by a police officer, choking him to death by pressing his knee on the victim's neck.[11] In 2022 with the song Ganja.[12]
She was featured by The Sun as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women in the Music Industry.
She had a brief stint in Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, but left due to politicking and sexual harassment.[13]
Discography edit
Personal life edit
She got an Audi A6 as a birthday gift from her fans in 2013.[16]
References edit
- ^ "A Diva In The Making". P.M. News. 10 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Unveiling Donna Diva, Naija's First Female Producer". Vanguard (Nigeria). 10 May 2013.
- ^ Komolafe, Toyin (26 June 2015). "My inspiration Comes From Experience — Donna Diva". Hallmark News.
- ^ Boye, Don (10 March 2016). "Have You Seen The Nigerian 'Avatar'? Watch Donna Diva Feat. Gold Cruz – Gaga". TooXclusive. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Reporter, Onos (24 May 2013). "Donna Diva – Shut Up + Video". Bella Naija.
- ^ "I Splashed N5m On 'Gaga' Video —Donna Diva". P.M. News. 21 June 2013.
- ^ Kehinde, Ajose (3 May 2014). "Why I directed My Music Video —Donna Diva". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ^ Aiki, Damilare (1 August 2013). "Events This Weekend: The August 2013 Kick-Off Edition". Bella Naija.
- ^ "Donna Adja Releases New Single, Ganja". This Day. 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Donna Adja". IMDb.
- ^ a b "[Video] Donna Adja – Releases "Breathe" In Memory Of George Floyd". Ghana Matters. 15 July 2020.
- ^ Ihekire, Chinonso (13 August 2022). "Donna Adja Serves Ganja". The Guardian (Nigeria).
- ^ "Sexual Harassment Chased Me From Nollywood". P.M. News. 4 June 2013.
- ^ TX, Tyler (17 October 2012). "Donna Diva – Gaga Ft. Gold". TooXclusive.
- ^ a b Bami, Stiph (17 April 2014). "Donna Diva – Super Love + My Oga [AuDio + ViDeo]". Naija Vibes.
- ^ Thabit, Khadijah (8 August 2013). "Female Singer Donna Diva Gets 2013 Audi A6 As Birthday Gift". Legit.ng.
External links edit
- Donna Adja at IMDb
